Medico-Legal Autopsy Case of Fatal Traumatic Injuries in a Pedestrian sustained from a Road Traffic Accident caused by Impact with a Stray Dog
International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine,
Vol. 16 (2026),
1 Dey 2026
,
Page 1-6
https://doi.org/10.22037/ijmtfm.v16.51962
Abstract
Background: Road traffic accidents (RTAs) are a serious social problem, both for individuals and their families, and have their own importance for the protection of public health.
Case Presentation: In the interest of such fatality and morbidity, we present a case of a fatal road traffic accident of a man struck by a stray dog hit by a vehicle at high speed. Even in the field of Forensic Medicine, such cases are an increased level of expert difficulty; that’s why for correct interpretation of the manner of crime and mechanism of injuries, systematic and complex detailed analysis must be performed, including crime scene examination, evidence analysis, rich autopsy assessment, and additional video surveillance analysis.
Conclusion: Recent case report shows that a systematic approach remains essential for increasing road safety and protecting vulnerable road users.
- Fatal case, Pedestrian, Road traffic accident, Stray dog, Impact
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