As part of our commitment to safe motoring, Volvo Cars offers drivers the chance to share stories about how their Volvo has saved their life. Today we wanted to share one story with you. Check out the story below:
"While leaving work for lunch, I was hit by a large delivery van at an intersection of a freeway service road. The vehicle was traveling in excess of 45mph - it had ignored a stop sign and all the cars that were also stopped at the intersection. To this day I don't know if the vehicle rolled or was just slammed into the concrete retaining wall. After I regained consciousness, a doctor at the scene told me that it was the Volvo that likely saved my life. He then began to tell me how 2 Volvo cars had saved his life from a drunk driver who had actually hit him in previous collisions.
While the enclosed photo shows where the vehicle had incurred significant impacts to all 4 sides, the cabin airbag deployed at my driver's seat kept my head from crashing thru the driver side door glass. Perfectly placed and perfect deployment time - it was incredible. Sustained only a few bruises, 2 broken ribs, and a torn leg muscle.
Incredible engineering! Thank you!"
What a great story, and testament to just how safe Volvo vehicles are.
If you'd like to get in on the safe driving action at Volvo, come see us here at Fields Volvo Northfield. As of one of your trusted Volvo dealerships, we are here to assist you with any automotive need. We would especially love to get you behind the wheel of a new Volvo today. Come see us and get started today!