7 Times MMA fighters were the victims of vehicular accidents

#4 Darrell Horcher

Just a month after his UFC debut

Darrell Horcher is living proof that a helmet can make all the difference between life and death. Last May, the 29-year-old UFC Lightweight’s motorcycle was blocked by a jeep and he screamed a mind-boggling 240 feet on the road before coming to a stop.

He showed foresight wished by many people around the world who’ve grieved over a loved one lost to automobile tragedies. Horcher’s manager, Brian Butler, admitted that it was the helmet that saved his life.

With a broken ankle, torn ankle ligaments and massive scraping of the skin, Horcher considers himself very fortunate. Pennsylvania should take a leaf out of places with better road safety regulations and make helmets mandatory.