Collision Performance of Contemporary Crashbars and Motorcycle Rider Leg injuries

Authors

• James V. Oueltet - Motorcycle Accident Research University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA
• Hugh H. Hurt - Motorcycle Accident Research University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA
• David R. Thorn - Motorcycle Accident Research University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA

Topic

• Accident reconstruction
• Injuries
• Two or three wheeled vehicles
• Hazards and emergency operations

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