10 Teens Injured When Driver Attempts to 'Swap Seats' While Vehicle is Moving

Research shows that teens understand the risks that affect safety, yet many still engage in dangerous driving behavior. Failure to drive in a reasonably safe manner can include anything from texting while driving, to speeding or running a red light, to engaging in risky behavior with passengers. The risk of a crash is 3 times higher after 9:00 p.m. because of the challenges of night driving.

Ten southeast Michigan teens were injured, three of them critically, in an early rollover accident on their way home from Cedar Point. The 17-year-old driver of a 2003 Chevrolet Express Van was attempting to switch seats with the front seat passenger, while the vehicle was traveling down I-75. While doing so, she lost control, causing the van to go off the left side of the roadway and into the median. The vehicle then rolled several times, ejecting two passengers. The accident occurred around 1:15 a.m. near Northwood, Ohio. The driver, front seat passenger, and one rear passenger were those critically injured. The other seven passengers, ranging from ages 15-17, suffered minor injuries. The crash remains under investigation.

A motorist who fails to drive in a reasonably safe manner can be held at fault for any injuries stemming from an auto accident; teen drivers are no exception. Innocent victims may also be able to bring a claim against the parents of the teen driver. What laws apply in such cases can be challenging, which is why it is best to consult an experienced personal injury attorney to make sure that your rights are protected.

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