"the road is so dangerous pedestrians avoid it"... During 2013, 528 pedestrians where killed on Western Cape roads, by October 23 (2014), a further 448 pedestrians have been killed. These deaths account for 44% of the death toll so far. Most pedestrians are killed in 60km/h zones, making this a city phenomenon. A research study conducted by Mabunda et al (2207) found that alcohol was present in 58% of fatalities, and alcohol present in 90% of male pedestrians killed at night.
- Arrive Alive 2014
- Arrive Alive 2014
Common injuries seen in pedestrian vehicle collisions:
Injuries may be moderate or severe and can include:
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Areas of impact causing injury:
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- borrowed form www.forensicmed.co.uk
Speed kills:
Although most pedestrians are killed in 60km/h zones, speed continues to play an influential role, with a pedestrians chance of death increasing proportionally to speed, i.e.: 15% at 32km/hr; 45% at 50km/hr and 85% at 65km/hr.
Although most pedestrians are killed in 60km/h zones, speed continues to play an influential role, with a pedestrians chance of death increasing proportionally to speed, i.e.: 15% at 32km/hr; 45% at 50km/hr and 85% at 65km/hr.
How do we prevent injury?
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An Injury and Prevention Awareness Project brought to you by Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital Trauma & Emergency Centre.