Sudden Death in a Road Traffic Accident: A Case Report

Road traffic accidents are associated with deaths due to different mechanisms. Loss of blood as a result of multiple injuries is the commonest in majority of cases. The severity of these injuries depends on the force of impact of a vehicle. The speed, type of car, and direction of impact are the main determining factors in causation of injuries.

This article presents uncommon cases of RTA deaths. The first case is one of instantaneous death by a head on collision. There were multiple large lacerations on both legs and thigh associated with fractures of leg, thigh and pelvic bones, but almost no blood was found at the scene. The foul play was suspected. The history and autopsy findings have been discussed.