valid point, but doubtful that the age distribution is so skewed.

perhaps an argument can be made for younger drivers better able to react and re-take control of the car through cool headed calculation and the sheer mental agility that youngsters are so known for.

jkjk but an argument that needs to be ruled out is that young drivers are less prone to be killed by this malfunction for whatever reason.

Good data sleuthing on the part of the blog author.