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The Pattern of Injuries Among Motorcyclists in Fatal Road Traffic Accidents: An Autopsy-Based Study
Siti Asma' Mohd Saman1, Shatishraj Jothee, Faridah Mohd Nor
1From the Forensic Unit, Department of Pathology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology
|December 21, 2020
Summary
Young men are the primary victims of motorcycle fatalities in Malaysia. A 10-year study revealed high rates of head, chest, and lung injuries, with a significant percentage of riders testing positive for drugs or alcohol.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Pathology
- Public Health
- Road Safety
Background:
- Increasing motorcyclist mortality in Malaysia necessitates epidemiological analysis.
- Road safety policy requires targeted actions to reduce injuries and fatalities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the epidemiology and injury patterns of motorcyclist fatalities in Malaysia.
- To inform road safety policy development.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of motorcyclist road accident deaths.
- Data collected from UKM Medical Centre forensic autopsy records (2010-2019).
Main Results:
- Young men were the most affected age group.
- Common injuries included intracranial hemorrhage (74%), thoracic hemorrhage (73%), and lung laceration (85.7%).
- 31% of fatally injured riders tested positive for illicit drugs and/or alcohol.
Conclusions:
- Men in their third decade of life are the major victims of motorcycle fatalities.
- Urgent measures and road safety policies are needed to reduce these fatalities.
