Abstract A series of fatal motorcycle accidents from a 7-year period (1977–1983) has been analyzed. Of the fatalities 30 were operators of the motorcycle, 11 pillion passengers and 8 counterparts. Of 41 operators 37% were sober at the time of accident, 66% had measurable blood alcohol concentration (BAC); 59% above 0.08%. In all cases where a pillion passenger was killed, the operator of the motorcycle had a BAC > 0.08%. Of the killed counterparts 2 were non-intoxicated, 2 had a BAC > 0.08%, and 4 were not tested. The results advocate that the law should restrict alcohol consumption by pillion passengers as well as by the motorcycle operator. Suggestions made to extend the data base needed for developing appropriate alcohol countermeasures by collecting sociodemographic data on drivers killed or seriously injured should be supported.
Fatal motorcycle accidents and alcohol
Forensic Science International ; 33 , 3 ; 165-168
1986-11-03
4 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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