Interpretation of Injuries and Causes of Death Among Victims of Fatal Road Traffic Accidents in Mullana

Road traffic injuries are one the major causes of morbidity and mortality especially in developing countries including India. The purpose of the present study was to analyze the pattern of injuries and causes of death in road traffic accidents and suggest the precautions and measures for prevention. The study was carried out on 150 victims who died of road traffic accidents and were autopsied at Deptt. Of Forensic Medicine, MMIMSR, Mullana, during the period from December 2013 to May 2015.

The study shows that the deaths were maximum in the age group of 21 to 30 years (28%). Among the victims males were 90% and females were 10%. More number of deaths occurred in afternoon and evening hours. Lacerations, abrasions and contusions were the more common injuries. Intracranial injuries was the most common cause of death. Most of the deaths occurred between 24 hours to 1 week after the accident.