Understanding Georgia Motor Vehicle Crash Report Codes
In nearly all situations, the chance of surviving a car crash greatly increases if you aren’t ejected from the vehicle. That means that seat belts and other measures to keep you in place are generally a good idea every time you get in the car.
The Georgia Motor Vehicle Crash Report tracks whether a driver or passenger is ejected from a vehicle during a car accident by creating a specific “ejection” section on the report.
Ejection Codes on the Georgia Crash Report
Because of the potentially severe injuries that can be caused by ejection from a motor vehicle due to an impact, police will indicate whether a driver or passenger has been ejected from the car by using the following codes:
- 1 – Not Ejected
- 2 – Trapped
- 3 – Totally Ejected
- 4 – Partially Ejected
- 5 – Not Applicable
There are situations where indicating whether an ejection occurred simply does not apply to a situation, but these circumstances are rare. They may apply when someone was not in a vehicle when the accident occurred, such as pedestrians or bicyclists. The “not applicable” code was added in 2018 to account for those situations.
Getting Help with Your Car Accident Case
If you or a loved one were ejected from a vehicle due to a car accident, you might be facing severe injuries and damages. Let John Foy & Associates help you explore your legal options. Fill out the form to your right or call us at 404-400-4000 to get your FREE consultation today.
