Citation

Hansen AC, Kristensen IB, Dragsholt C, Brangstrup Hansen JP. Forensic Sci. Int. 1996; 79(1): 49-52.

Affiliation

Department of Forensic Medicine, University of Aarhus, Risskov, Denmark.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8635773

Abstract

During a 1-year period all fatal road accidents in the police district of Aarhus, Denmark, were investigated regarding the presence of alcohol, medical drugs or narcotic substances, and the nature of the accident. Out of a total of 30 accidents 24 were investigated. Two thirds had been caused by the victim him- or herself. In one third of the accidents alcohol was present and considered an important contributory factor. Medical drugs and narcotic substances played a lesser role.

Language: en