He had safety equipment installed that he didn't use.
So, given your example, Lets say he had been on a dirt bike and said that he didn't need his helmet, and was killed as a result of a crash and head injury. I mean, many dirt bikers have been killed with a helmet on too, right?
Yes I would feel the same. I would still think he was a dumb ***.
Seat belts and other safety equipment prevent far, far more injuries and deaths than ignoring the use of such items.
And.... Every time we have a thread like this, we have "that one guy" that tries to make the argument or point you are trying to make. I will never understand your way of thinking.
If you have the safety equipment, use it.