1. Write an analysis of the report, making sure to identify each factor that probably played a role in causing the collision and the injuries
2. Describe how the injuries could have been prevented.
-INJURY REPORT-
Injuries occurred outdoors on the school campus as a result of a collision between a student
on a bicycle and a student on a skateboard. The students were riding at excessive speeds
along a pedestrian-only sidewalk - one on the north side of the building and one on the west
side. The collision occurred at the northwest corner of the building. The student on the bicycle
suffered a sprained ankle and serious cuts to his head. He was transported to the emergency
room for assessment of head trauma. The student on the skateboard suffered serious cuts to
his left leg and scrapes to his left elbow. He was also taken to the hospital for stitches to repair
his leg wounds. Neither student was wearing a helmet or other protective gear. (6 points)