Elevator Surfing: A Deadly New Form of Joyriding

A new form of joyride, on top of an elevator as it moves up and down the elevator shaft, has surfaced on college campuses and in housing and apartment complexes with elevators. This practice is called "elevator surfing," and an illustrative case is presented, which is believed to be the fi...

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Published in:Journal of forensic sciences 1992-03, Vol.37 (2), p.640-645
Main Author: Kohr, RM
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accidents
Adult
Asphyxia - etiology
Cause of Death
Elevators and Escalators
Forensic pathology
Humans
Male
Neck Injuries
Perineum - injuries
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Summary:A new form of joyride, on top of an elevator as it moves up and down the elevator shaft, has surfaced on college campuses and in housing and apartment complexes with elevators. This practice is called "elevator surfing," and an illustrative case is presented, which is believed to be the first such report in the medical literature.
ISSN:0022-1198
1556-4029
DOI:10.1520/JFS13273J