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Death of a Three-Year-Old in Coll d'en Rabassa: What Really Lies Behind the Accident

What Driver Assistance Can and Cannot Prevent

Driver assistance can reduce risk, but it cannot fully replace street design and traffic safety in Mallorca.

Published: April 22, 2026
Death of a Three-Year-Old in Coll d'en Rabassa: What Really Lies Behind the Accident

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Are automatic emergency braking systems enough to prevent sidewalk crashes?

They can help, but they are not a complete solution. If a car suddenly leaves the lane and there is very little space between the road and the pavement, even good assistance systems may not stop every impact. In Mallorca, they should be seen as one layer of protection, not a replacement for safer street design.

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