Abstract

Self-Destructing Drivers

Year: 1973 Source: Human Behavior, v.2, (April 1973), p.58 SIEC No: 19870998

Briefly discusses a study of 28 consecutive fatal motor vehicle accidents in which the deceased was judged responsible. Of the 28 victims, 14 were found to have been depressed &/or suicidal. Their driving records identified them as risk-taking, reckless, imprudent & self destructive. Four were ruled definite suicides. (LH)