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T
he main objective o f investigations in
hit-and-run accidents is to trace the
vehicle. This is a significant challenge
when there is no eye witness. It is easy when
vehicle is a car or heavy vehicle since it
leaves expected injury patterns. Following
case discussion is based on a body found
roadside with un-common run-over injuries.
An unidentified body with injuries was found
roadside in supine position. There were no
eyewitnesses. Autopsy revealed three
groups o f injuries; crushed fractures in feet,
crushed laceration over the pubic area with
underlying major vessels damage, and
superficial abrasions over knees. Distance
from feet to knee injuries was 23 inches and
to pelvic injuries 46 inches. Stomach had
liquor smell.
Two areas o f crushed injuries with almost
injury free area in-between suggest run-over
by two tires. The distance between two crush
injuries was 4 feet and was compatible with
rear wheels o f a three-wheeler. Injuries over
knees were not severe and were situated
midway between two severe injuries and
were compatible with front tire o f threewheeler. The deceased would have been in
lying position probably under the influence
o f alcohol. However, there were no tire
marks, paint or glass fragments etc for
specific identification o f the three wheeler.
