Photos of a blue vintage Chrysler and a white Kia involved in a collision in Madison Heights, Michigan, have sparked debate on social media platforms. The discussion centers around the effectiveness of modern car design compared to that of vehicles manufactured decades ago, especially regarding impact absorption.

The white Kia sustained extensive front-end damage in the controversial accident. Photo: Markku Jaakkola

The images, widely shared online, often carry similar captions like, "Vintage Chrysler proves its durability against modern cars". Some posts garnered millions of views, despite the posters' lack of knowledge about the accident's circumstances or the actual impact on the vehicles.

Many criticized modern cars for having ineffective bumpers, implying they are easily damaged in minor collisions, unlike the robust Chrysler.

"Experts claim today's cars are much safer and better built. Sure, whatever. Only a fool wants their car crushed. A real man can withstand the force of tons of steel colliding at tens of miles per hour," one commenter wrote.

The Kia's front end was severely damaged after the accident.

Conversely, others argued that newer models are designed with crumple zones to absorb impact energy, preventing it from reaching occupants and reducing the risk of injury. One person noted that older cars, lacking crumple zones, might appear undamaged in collisions like the Chrysler, but offer less protection.

Markku Jaakkola, the Chrysler's owner, shared his account of the 17/7 incident on Facebook. He was driving when he noticed a white Kia attempting to overtake him. Jaakkola then felt an impact on the rear of his Chrysler. Looking in his right-side mirror, he saw a Chevrolet pickup truck spinning and veering onto the grass verge.

The point of impact from the Kia to the Chrysler's rear is unclear, but the vintage car remained largely undamaged, losing only its license plate. Photo: Markku Jaakkola

After the collision, the Kia's front end was severely damaged with debris scattered around, while the Chrysler remained largely unscathed, aside from the missing license plate and its holder.

The Chevrolet driver told Jaakkola that the Kia had cut into his lane, causing the truck to spin and hit a Ford Fusion. The Kia then rotated 45 degrees upon impact and hit the rear of the Chrysler. This revealed the incident was a four-car collision, and the Kia's damage likely predated its impact with the Chrysler.

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Some online comments accused Jaakkola of staging the scene, placing the Chrysler there for photos and fabricating the accident. These accusations seemed based solely on a side-view photo of the two cars. However, another photo shows a police car with flashing lights behind the Kia and Chrysler, still in its post-collision position. This suggests Jaakkola would have been unlikely to stage the scene in front of the police.

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