Can a human survive getting run over by a car?


Can a human survive getting run over by a car? Originally Answered: How likely is it that you can survive being hit by a car as a pedestrian? As a healthy adult, your chances of surviving being hit at a moderate speed, 25–35 mph, is pretty good. Children, the elderly, and people with pre-existing injuries have slimmer odds.


What kind of trauma is getting hit by a car?

The medical conditions that a crash victim may suffer as a result of trauma after a car accident include: (1) TBI; (2) PTSD; (3) mental distress; (4) emotional distress; and (5) adjustment disorder.