What Is a Sideswipe?

A sideswipe accident (also referred to as a "blind spot accident") is a type of car crash where the sides of two vehicles — whether moving in the same or opposite directions — make an impact. A sideswipe can happen between two moving vehicles.

What is a sideswipe collision?

A sideswipe accident involves an impact between the side of one vehicle and the side of another. Sometimes, that impact can cause serious vehicle damage and injuries to passengers in its own right.

What happens when you get side swiped?

As the name implies, a sideswipe collision occurs when the sides of two vehicles make impact. ... Swerving can cause the driver to crash into other objects like guardrails, trees, light posts and other vehicles. Losing control of your car and swerving can also lead to rollover crashes.