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The objective of the study is to compare pattern, severity and circumstances of fatal injuries in motorized two wheeler accident victims (driver and the pillion rider). This is a retrospective study. Data was collected from post -mortem cases conducted in the mortuary of Gadag institute of medical sciences, Gadag, from January 2018 to December 2022.99 cases were studied. Most common rider and pillion rider victims are in age group 31 -40 years. The common circumstance of accident was self fall 55% (pillion riders), 34% (riders). Head injury is the common cause of death in 73% (pillion riders) and 58% (riders), Skull and facial bone fracture is present in 74% (pillion riders), 47% (riders). Head injury was found to be more fatal in pillion riders than riders. Lower limb, rib and pelvic fractures are common among riders. Base of skull fracture was common among pillion riders. This study underlines the importance of helmets in reducing fatal pillion rider deaths.
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