V57.9: Occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in collision with fixed or stationary object : unspecified occupant of pick-up truck or van injured in traffic accident

The condition described by this code relates to an individual who has been involved in a motor vehicle accident whilst being an occupant of a pick-up truck or van, which collided with a fixed or stationary object. The details of the occupant's specific injuries are not specified under this code. The collision could result in a variety of potential injuries, depending on the severity of the crash, the speed of the vehicle, the position of the occupant in the vehicle and whether safety equipment such as seatbelts or airbags were utilized during the incident. These injuries could range from superficial cuts and bruises to more severe injuries such as fractures, internal injuries, spinal trauma or head trauma. The progression of the condition is highly individualized and dependent on the nature and extent of the injuries received during the collision.