Does a Rear-End Collision Count as an Accident Vehicle?
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To determine whether a rear-end collision qualifies as an accident vehicle, the severity of the impact must be analyzed. Here is relevant information: Accident Vehicle: A vehicle is considered an accident vehicle if there is deformation, twisting, replacement, welding, or wrinkling in components such as the left and right symmetry of the body, left front longitudinal beam, left A-pillar, right front longitudinal beam, left B-pillar, left front shock absorber mounting area, left C-pillar, right front shock absorber mounting area, right A-pillar, left rear shock absorber mounting area, right B-pillar, right rear shock absorber mounting area, right C-pillar, etc. Rear-End Collision: A rear-end collision occurs when the front of a following vehicle impacts the rear of the leading vehicle while both are traveling in the same lane. This is primarily caused by the following distance being less than the minimum safe distance, delayed driver reaction, or poor braking system performance.