1Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Career Institute of Medical Sciences & Hospital, Lucknow
2Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, SSIMS and RC, Davanger
3Professor & Head, Dept. of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Career Institute of Medical Sciences & Hospital, Lucknow
*Corresponding Author: Dr. Ashok Gupta Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Career Institute of Medical Sciences & HospitalLucknow-226020 Contact : +91 9695347672, Email : dr.ashokgupta007@gmail.com
Online Published on 25 April, 2022.
To assess the incidence, pattern and risk factors in fatal road traffic accidents (RTAs) involving motorized two-wheelers (with and without gear)autopsied in the mortuaries of J.J.M. Medical College and Chigateri General Hospital, Davangere.
This is a prospective study of 100 cases of RTAs involving riders and pillion riders of motorized two-wheelers (with and without gear), who were brought for autopsy in the mortuaries of J.J.M. Medical College and Chigateri General Hospital, Davangere over the period of 2 years. Information/data needed for the study was obtained from the hospital records, police inquest, investigating officer, interviews of family members & relatives of deceased, and autopsy reports.
In our study, riders of motorized two-wheeler were most affected (76%). Male to female ratio was found to be 5.6:1. The most frequently affected age group was 21-50 years old (69%). Maximum number of accidents occurred in urban areas during evening hours (3pm-7pm) and early night hours (7pm-10pm) and light motor vehicles (Car/Van/Jeep, etc) being the major offenders. None of the victim (rider, pillion rider) used any type of protection equipment like helmet and turban at the time of accident. Most of the victims died in hospital during the course of treatment and majority of the victims survived for more than 6 hours.
Fatal Road Traffic Accident (RTA), Motorized Two-Wheeler Accidents
