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Original Articles

Analysis of Deaths Caused by Pat-Pat Accidents in Turkey

Pages 209-211 | Received 17 Oct 2011, Accepted 25 Nov 2011, Published online: 29 Mar 2012
 

Abstract

This study deals with deaths during the period 2004 to 2009 that occurred during the use of a vehicle known as pat-pat, which is an unusual vehicle, similar to a tractor-trailer used in agricultural production and transportation

The records of crime scene investigation and autopsies of 28 cases of death due to pat-pat–related crushes were evaluated. Of all cases, 60.7 percent were drivers and the remaining 39.3% were passengers. The most common cause of death (in 39.3% of cases) was brain–spinal cord injury due to blunt trauma of the head and neck. Implementing legislation regarding safety measures or limitation of the use for transportation should be performed for pat-pats, of which thousands are currently in use.

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