Motor vehicle accident

Motor Vehicle Accident

A Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA), also known as a car accident or auto accident, is an incident in which a motor vehicle collides with another vehicle, pedestrian, animal, road debris, or other stationary obstruction, such as a tree or utility pole.

Pronunciation

• Motor Vehicle Accident: /ˈmoʊtər ˈviːɪkəl ˈæksɪdənt/

Etymology

The term "Motor Vehicle Accident" is derived from the following words:

• Motor (from the Latin motor, "mover") refers to an engine that provides motive power for a vehicle or for some other device with moving parts.
• Vehicle (from the Latin vehiculum meaning "a means of transport") refers to a machine that transports people or cargo.
• Accident (from the Latin accidens, meaning "an event that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally") refers to an unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally, typically resulting in damage or injury.

Related Terms

• Traffic collision
• Road traffic safety
• Vehicle insurance
• Drunk driving
• Distracted driving
• Hit and run
• Seat belt
• Airbag

See Also

• List of motor vehicle deaths in U.S. by year
• Traffic congestion
• Traffic law

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Motor vehicle accident
• Wikipedia's article - Motor vehicle accident

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