RIAU, INDONESIA — Helmets save lives! Cyclists and bikers know this is true on the roads, and it’s worth remembering in the event you ever become the target of an axe-wielding psychopath. <br /> <br />Just ask Daniel Saragih, a 28-year-old college student from Riau, Indonesia. On afternoon the afternoon of July 11 as Daniel drove home from campus, a car pulled in front and blocked his path. What happened next nearly ended his life. <br /> <br />According to Daniel’s statement to police, men brandishing an axe and a machete got out of the car and came at him. <br /> <br />One of the perps seized Daniel’s bag, while the second man attacked him from behind, swinging the business end of the axe onto his head with a savage blow. <br /> <br />Lucky for Daniel, he was wearing his helmet - which absorbed the most of the blow. Incredibly he was not seriously injured. <br /> <br />At least not physically. A badly traumatized shaken was rushed to the hospital. <br /> <br />His attackers had nearly killed him and had made off with hard disks, a camera, tablet computers and almost $100. <br /> <br />Police told local media it appears this was a random robbery and they still are yet to have any suspects. <br /> <br />So, riders, protect that noggin with a helmet! Today could be the day it saves your life.
