Over 40% of those who died in road accidents last year were from the 18-35 age group, according to Goa Police statistics. The data also reveals that most accidents take place between noon and 9pm.
Road safety activists have flagged the worrisome consequences of so many road accident deaths in the productive age group. Goacan coordinator Roland Martins said people in this age group are usually bread-earners of their families, and therefore accidents bring a huge burden in terms of disruption in family life, new financial challenges, and mental Stress on dependents, who are caregivers.
He also said that there are many in this age group who have suffered grievous injuries resulting in them facing life-long disabilities.
Of the 271 persons who died in road accidents last year, 81 died due to not-wearing of helmets, Goa police data shows. The year saw 3,011 accidents, 2,560 of them on national highways. The data also reported 35 hit-and-run cases.