Which of the following statements about the pediatric pedestrian who is struck by a vehicle is NOT true?

A) A child commonly turns toward the oncoming vehicle at the moment of impact.
B) Smaller children are likely to suffer fractures of the tibia and fibula as a result of impact with the vehicle's bumper.
C) A smaller child is more likely to be thrown to the ground following initial impact, versus being thrown onto the hood.
D) Anatomically, the injuries caused by the initial impact of the vehicle will be higher on the body than in an adult.

B

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