2017 Kia Forte air bags problems

Vehicle was in a major crash on illinois route 15 in belleville il. Vehicle was struck in the front driver side off center by a wrong way driver. Passenger in the kia was trapped under the dash. Passenger was wearing seat belt and it appears the seat belt failed to lock. Passenger airbags did not deploy. Passager was pronounced dead at the scene. Driver was wearing seat belt. Driver suffered severe injuries to his head from impacting the steering wheel and was ejected out of the driver side window.

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 kia forte. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the contact's vehicle was involved in a front end collision. A police report was filed. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and then to a collision shop. It was not yet determined if the vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer and dealer were not notified. The passenger and driver suffered minor pain and bruising, which did not require medical attention. The failure mileage was 3,000.