Retrospective Study on Pattern of Road Traffic Accident Deaths Reported in VS General Hospital, Ahmedabad

Road Traffic Accident is the most common cause of Death. Inspite of advance technology, traffic rules, safety measures and advances in medical sciences the rate of death and deformities is higher. This study was conducted at V.S. General Hospital, Ellisbridge, Ahemdabad, Gujarat. The study includes Cases reported and recorded from 1^ST January 2014 to 31^ST June 2014. Data was collected from the Forensic Medicine and Toxicology Department of Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College from the record of Autopsy, after due permission from the responsible authorities. During that period we found, death due to RTA is 153 in number, which were subjected to Autopsy. Young adults of age group 21 to 30 years accounted for maximum Cases, 38 (27.3%). Among them two wheeler riders accounted maximum cases, 61 (43.8%). Maximum Number of Deaths are due to Head Injury 49 (35.2%). According to counterpart by which victims hit due to bike sleeping 40(28.7%)