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The case of a man’s death as a consequence of an accident with a mountain bike was examined. Despite only slight external injuries, a general examination revealed the existence of a rupture of the diaphragm which was the ultimate cause of death. The discussion reconstructs the way the accident occurred and briefly analyses the consequences of safety design in two-wheeled vehicles.
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Received: 15 January 2001 / Accepted: 15 May 2001
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Alvarez-Segui, M., Castello-Ponce, A. & Verdu-Pascual, F. A dangerous design for a mountain bike. Int J Leg Med 115, 165–166 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/s004140100237
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s004140100237