and 4d show the process by which lateral panels 14 15 16 are folded onto vertical panel 13 fig4 a shows panels 13 14 15 and 16 in their unfolded position in fig4 b lateral panel 16 is folded onto lateral panel 15 then as shown in fig4 c lateral panels 15 16 are folded onto lateral panel 14 finally as shown in fig4 d lateral panels 14 15 16 are folded onto vertical panel 13 conventional hinges not shown are disposed on panels 13 14 15 16 to allow for the above described folding vertical panel 13 is directly attached to the body of vehicle 11 via support unit 61 such attachment securely anchors accident shield device 10 and provides stability during high winds or turbulence caused by the rapid passage of large trucks or cars as shown in fig6 support unit 61 is permanently secured to trunk space 17 of vehicle 11 adjacent trunk wall 60 support unit 61 is shown as a hollow circular box the cover of support unit 61 includes a large square hole comprising an anchor 62 adjacent its center and a plurality of smaller alignment holes 63 disposed adjacent its perimeter as shown in fig6 8 a rotatable support plate 71 is housed within support unit 61 rotatable support plate 71 consists of a disc 72 with a mating alignment hole 73 and.