An Average Of 81 Deaths Per Year In City, According To Police Study

In bike accidents in the capital, most of the riders end up dying because they don’t wear helmets, says a study report by the police department. Most of the deaths are due to head injuries in road accidents. In particular, riders not wearing helmets is becoming a major cause of death. In 91% of two-wheeler accidents, riders who do not wear helmets are seriously injured. The study found that 77 percent of deaths and 69 percent of injuries occur due to head injuries in accidents. Along with two-wheeler riders, 30 percent of pedestrians also die in accidents. The rear rider who was not wearing a helmet also died. Wearing a helmet can reduce the severity of head injuries by 69 percent and reduce the chance of loss of life by 42 percent. Brain injury in accidents can cause permanent disability. If you wear a helmet, the chances of brain injury will be reduced.