659 died in road accidents in city this year
The Hindu
A majority of two-wheeler riders who died were not wearing helmets: police
An analysis of road accidents in the Greater Chennai police limits reported between January 1 and September 7 reveals that 659 people died and 3,325 sustained injuries.
About 26% (173) of the dead and 37% (1,214) of the injured were riding two-wheelers. Also, 74% (126) of the two-wheeler riders who died (173) and 86% (1,056) of injured persons were not wearing helmets, the police said.
As per a study on the compliance of helmet rule conducted in June at 10 junctions, 72% of two-wheeler riders were found to be adhering to it.
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