25-yr-old techie rams bike into median, dies

He was riding two-wheeler without wearing helmet

Aversion to wearing helmets claimed one more young life here on Thursday. A 25-year-old software engineer from East Godavari district not only was without a helmet but was also riding his two-wheeler at a high speed and rammed his vehicle into a median on the Bach up ally Mi yap ur road around 7.40 am. Death was instantaneous as he sustained multiple injuries, including grievously on the head.

The techie, D. Vijay Kumar, was proceeding to Miyapur from Bachupally, and lost control and rammed the vehicle into the median, according to police. The impact was such that the two-wheeler rider was thrown into the air and collapsed against an electric pole. Some passersby, who witnessed the accident, informed the police.

By the time the police arrived, Mr Vijay Kumar was dead. According to Miyapur Inspector of police S Venkatesh, the deceased, who was not wearing a helmet, had suffered multiple injuries. He hailed from Duddikuru village in East Godavari district and was working as a software engineer at a private firm in Jubilee Hills.

A case was registered and his body shifted to Gandhi Hospital mortuary for post-mortem.

Usually, the weight of the helmet begins to tell, especially when I drive for long distances. It makes me feel very hot and gives me neck pain. It also messes up my hair and stops me from wearing the caps/hats that I want to. So I don't prefer a helmet. — ANAND RANGA CHARYA

I humbly inform that of the 22 victims killed in road accidents in January, 12 motorcycle drivers died because they did not wear a helmet. Our analysis found that non-compliance with the helmet rule was the biggest of motorcycle fatalities.

— ANIL KUMAR, Addl. Comm, of Police (Traffic)

It is my choice and I choose not to wear a helmet. I understand that wearing a helmet saves lives, but do we get quality helmets in the market? The checks have gone too far. There are policemen standing in lanes and by-lanes, checking for helmets. — CH SATYA

Most of the fatal accidents are caused due to head injury as most people don't wear a helmet. Head is a sensitive part. People should understand that helmets are meant for their safety instead of seeing them as a burden. — UMESH SHIKANDE

It’s really important to protect the head so as to avoid major injuries when you fall from the bike. Wearing a helmet also makes one feel less exposed to pollution and prevents dust falling in my hair and on my face. — SHRAVAN PANJALA