Citation

Parchake MB, Tumram NK, Umbare R, Kachare RV, Dode CR. Med. Leg. J. 2016; 84(2): 105-108.

Affiliation

Department of Forensic Medicine, Government Medical College, Latur, Maharashtra, India.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Medico-Legal Society, Publisher SAGE Publications)

DOI

10.1177/0025817216630473

PMID

26857073

Abstract

Decapitation is the separation of the head from the neck. Accidental decapitation is rare, and very few cases are cited in the literature. In this case, the victim was asleep during an overnight trip with her head sticking out of the window, and she was decapitated by a truck travelling in the opposite direction. Lack of security grilles on windows, high-speed driving, narrow roads and night travel were contributing factors. This case is presented for its rarity and pattern of injuries during the fatal mishap and to consider possible preventive measures.

Language: en