In addition to intrusion magnitude, which other condition triggers immediate transport for passenger space intrusion?

• A. Passenger was ejected from the vehicle
• B. Airbag deployed
• C. Seatbelt malfunction
• D. Rollover occurred

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is that in high-energy crashes, signs beyond how much the vehicle interior was intruded help decide urgent transport. Among the options, passenger ejection from the vehicle is the strongest indicator that immediate transport to a trauma center is needed for passenger space intrusion. Being ejected means the restraint system failed and the occupant endured extreme crash forces, which is highly predictive of serious injuries and potential rapid deterioration, so fast, definitive care is warranted.

Airbag deployment can occur in a range of crashes and doesn’t by itself prove life-threatening injury. A seatbelt malfunction raises risk but doesn’t, on its own, confirm severe trauma requiring immediate transport. A rollover signals high energy too, but the explicit, unequivocal red flag in addition to intrusion magnitude is that a passenger was ejected.