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 - Published: Tuesday, January 21, 2020 More
than 200 people died in motorcycle accidents last
year
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff Nearly half the people who died in vehicle accidents last year were on motorcycles. According to the statistics provided by the National Insurance Institute last year 440 people died from traffic accidents. Of these 49% were on a motorcycle, which is equivalent to 215 deaths. Also, 26% of death were in a vehicle crash, 15.6% were pedestrians and 7.1% were cyclists, confirmed Edwin Herrera Arias, executive director of the Road Safety Council. According to the institute, 1.2 million motorcyclists die every year in the world, while in Costa Rica, 215 died in 2019 and 18,587 more motorcyclists received medical attention due to a traffic accident. "The most frequent injuries found in these injured people were in the knees 13%, shoulders 8%, 6% ankles and 4% hands, wrists and legs," said the institute in its statement. According to the institute, in Costa Rica there are about 37,500 traffic accidents per year, that is to say 100 daily accidents, which generate about 20,000 annual victims, approximately 54 victims each day. 12% of them have serious wounds. In 2019, the institute reported investing $94.8 million in the care of traffic accident victims. "These services were paid through the obligatory automobile insurance and include medical care, payment of disabilities, rehabilitation, orthopedic implements, compensation to relatives of the deceased, expenses attributable to claims and others," the institute said. Intending to reduce the number of traffic accidents, especially those involving motorcyclists, the institute developed an advertising campaign. Under the motto: "Prevention is not fashion, it is a lifestyle," the institute launched an awareness campaign to reduce deaths and injuries suffered by motorcyclists in traffic accidents. "We must raise our voice and generate strong actions that allow us to formalize this frontal fight against traffic accidents," said Elian Villegas president of the institute. Officials called on the entire population, but especially drivers, on the need to drive with caution. ------------------------ What other advice would you give even motorcyclists to avoid accidents? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to news@amcostarica.com |
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