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Motorcoach Override on Elevated Exit Ramp Interstate Highway 75 Atlanta, Georgia

This report investigates a motorcoach override on an elevated exit ramp on Interstate Highway 75 in Atlanta, Georgia. The investigation includes analysis of traffic control devices, motorcoach occupant protection, and event data recorders.

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Motorcoach Override on Elevated Exit Ramp Interstate Highway 75 Atlanta, Georgia

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  1. Motorcoach Override of Elevated Exit RampInterstate Highway 75Atlanta, GeorgiaMarch 2, 2007

  2. Introduction Robert Accetta

  3. Investigative Team Gary Van Etten – Motor Carrier Jennifer Morrison – Vehicle Factors Hank Hughes – Survival Factors Burt Simon – Human Performance David Rayburn – Highway Factors Chris Voeglie – ECM and Mapping Ken Suydam – Family Assistance Eric Grosof – Family Assistance Paul Schlamm – Media Relations Robert Accetta – IIC Member Higgins – Member On-Scene Denise Daniels – Special Assistant

  4. Report Development Deborah Bruce, PhD – Project Manager Debbie Taylor – Editor Julie Perrot – Safety Recommendations Christy Spangler – Vehicle Analysis Shane Lack – Vehicle Analysis Mitch Garber, M.D. – Medical Analysis Kris Poland, PhD – Biomechanical Analysis Bruce Coury, PhD – Data Analysis Deborah Stocker – Proofreader Avis Clark – Audiovisual Support

  5. Parties to the Investigation Federal Highway Administration Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Georgia Department of Transportation Georgia Department of Public Safety Atlanta Police Department Ohio Public Utilities Commission Executive Coach Luxury Travel, Inc. ABC Companies (Vanhool) Bluffton University

  6. Safety Issues • HOV Traffic Control Devices • Motorcoach Occupant Protection • Event Data Recorders

  7. Northside Drive HOV-only left exit Northside Drive overpass I-75 HOV lane diverges left I-75 SB lanes General purpose lanes

  8. Northside Drive HOV-only left exit Inadvertent route Intendedroute Southbound I-75 HOV lane

  9. Background Information About 4:30 a.m. EST Friday, March 2, 2007 2000 VanHool 57-passenger motorcoach Executive Coach Luxury Travel Adairsville, Georgia Relief driver and his wife 33 members - Bluffton University baseball team Southbound - Interstate 75 En route to Sarasota, Florida

  10. HOV lane Northside Drive exit Exit ramp T-intersection Collision Sequence

  11. Motorcoach Rotation Collision Sequence

  12. Curved tire marks Bridge rail Eastbound lanes Chain link fence Physical Evidence

  13. Animation

  14. Chain link fence Concrete bridge rail Front of motorcoach Engine compartment

  15. Injuries 7 fatal injuries Driver Driver’s wife 5 passengers 28 passenger injuries 7 serious 21 minor 2 passenger vehicles – minor damage No occupant injuries

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