Title 

Injuries In Riders and Pillion Riders of Fatal Two Wheeler Road Traffic Accidents in Raichur, Karnataka.

Authors 

Sidramappa Gouda, Gopinath M, Sharanabasavappa Karaddi, Suraj

Abstract 

Background: As two-wheelers have become more popular in the absence of public transport, the number of road accidents is also growing. This has become a major issue and an epidemiological concern. Materials and methods: A retrospective study was conducted to include all deaths due to two-wheeler accidents involving riders and pillion riders from 1.1.2017 to 31.12.2019. A pretested Performa was used to determine the nature of the incident and the type of vehicle involved. In all 267 cases, autopsy findings were recorded and analyzed. Results: Fatal two-wheeler accidents constituted about 71.58% of total fatal road traffic accidents (RTA) during these three years, and 52.80% of them occurred between 6PM and 12PM. The majority of them were between the ages of 21 and 30. Abrasion in the upper limb, contusion and laceration on the head were the most common injuries documented. 59 (39.3%) and 78 (66.6%) of the fatalities were due to skull fractures among riders and pillion riders, respectively. Laceration of the brain was the most common injury found among all internal organ injuries. Conclusion: Around three-fourths of the RTA’s were two-wheeler accidents. Strict enforcement of laws, improving the roads, and strengthening health care facilities will reduce two-wheeler RTA’s.

 Keywords

Road traffic accidents, Two-wheeler, Pillion rider, Rider.

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