A 21-year-old law student was injured after his bike skidded due to a pothole on the Western Express Highway’s Andheri flyover, according to our front-page report. His helmet was crushed by a cement mixer truck during the accident. The young man sustained head and hand injuries and was being treated at a suburban hospital at the time the report was published.
He stated that he was wearing a helmet when he approached the Andheri flyover. His bike skid because of a huge pothole, causing him to fall. Tragically, a running cement mixer truck then crushed his helmet. Despite the severity of the accident, he survived but with head and hand injuries.
The young man urged that authorities who ignored this dangerous crater should face the strictest punishment. He emphasized that although he escaped death, the accident was entirely due to the pothole. He denied speeding or reckless riding, instead blaming the poor road condition for the mishap.
Focusing on his survival, it is important to note that the helmet saved his life. Wearing a helmet can be the difference between life and death — that is the bottom line. A concerted helmet campaign has helped raise awareness and has ensured that more riders wear helmets today.
Yet, unfortunately, many riders who are stopped for not adhering to the helmet rule often argue with authorities. Some claim they removed the helmet only for a few minutes, pointing to it resting on their bike, or offer excuses such as the weather being too hot or that they were just about to put it back on.
Moreover, many helmets used are of poor quality. Cheap, flimsy helmets crack and break easily, providing a false sense of security while actually putting the wearer at greater risk. It is vital to use a good-quality helmet that offers proper protection.
A helmet is necessary — use your head wisely and protect yourself. Stay safe on the roads!
https://www.mid-day.com/news/opinion/article/the-helmet-could-be-the-difference-between-life-and-death-23595843
