Viral Video: Driving Without Helmet Proves Fatal, Out To Celebrate Father's Birthday, Branch Falls on Son’s Head

Uday India reported that nearly 30,000 people die each year due to not wearing a helmet. Alarmingly, 66% of deaths happened among people aged 18 to 34, showing young lives at risk. Recently, a viral video showed another Bengaluru rider’s fatal crash, reigniting urgent calls for action. 

Therefore, people urgently need stronger awareness campaigns and strict enforcement to protect vulnerable riders. City authorities and riders must urgently act together to reduce sudden deaths on roads.

Planned a Special Dinner-But Never Made It Home

A viral video from Incognito's X page shows CCTV footage of a deadly crash. It shows a man riding a scooty without a helmet near Banashankari in Bengaluru. He was heading home to prepare a special dinner for his father's birthday celebration. Suddenly, a heavy branch unexpectedly fell and struck his head with crushing force. 

Akshay was going to his home on his scooter. He had planned a special dinner for his father's birthday.

A tree branch fell on Akshay's head near Banashankari, Bengaluru and shattered his skull into 12 pieces.

He was rushed to hospital. He fought for five days and then gave up.… pic.twitter.com/jl8GAF9mPA

— Incognito (@Incognito_qfs) June 20, 2025

The impact shattered his skull into twelve pieces, causing severe brain injury and requiring urgent care. Bystanders rushed him to the hospital, where doctors battled for five days, but he died. This viral video urges riders to wear helmets and officials to trim decaying trees urgently. 

One Moment of Joy, the Next a Tragedy: Life's Cruel Unpredictability

Life can shift from hope to horror in seconds, as two recent fatal crashes show. In Bengaluru, Akshay planned a birthday dinner but died when a tree branch hit his head. On May 13, 2025, R Trivedi lost control at speed and died without wearing a helmet. 

Both incidents remind us that a split second can destroy future plans and bring grief. These tragedies urge riders to stay alert, always wear helmets, and acknowledge road hazards always. They show life’s cruel unpredictability and highlight the urgent need for better safety and civic action.

No Helmet, Crumbling Infrastructure: A Deadly Mix of Personal and Civic Neglect

Head injury risk increases without helmets when city maintenance remains poor on busy roads. Riders choose not to wear helmets for comfort but expose themselves to fatal injuries unnecessarily. Meanwhile, falling branches and uneven roads show a lack of timely care and repairs for road safety measures. 

Both riders and officials must act now to reduce such deadly risks on city streets. Wearing helmets protects individuals, while proper infrastructure upkeep protects everyone in the community for those commuting without alternatives. 

The viral video of the tragic accident shows how quickly life can end without basic safety measures like helmets while riding a bike. Citizens must demand better upkeep, while riders must choose safety over convenience every time.

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