Feb 9 • 12:12 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Motorcyclist identified who died after crashing into the rear of a truck in the interior of SP

Motorcyclist Ricardo Ramos Da Silva died after colliding with the rear of a truck on a highway in Aguaí, SP.

Ricardo Ramos Da Silva, a 46-year-old motorcyclist, has been identified as the victim who died in a tragic accident on the Governador Dr. Adhemar Pereira de Barros Highway in Aguaí, São Paulo. The accident occurred on the afternoon of Friday, October 6, when Ricardo, who was originally from Campinas and worked as a locksmith, lost control and crashed into the rear of a truck traveling in the same direction. After the incident, authorities were called to the scene to investigate the circumstances of the crash.

The police report indicates that Ricardo was riding northbound on the SP-340 highway when the accident took place at a specific kilometer marker. Following the accident, local emergency services responded swiftly, confirming Ricardo's passing at the scene. His body was later taken to a local funeral home where a wake was held on Saturday, October 7, followed by the burial the following day at Parque das Flores Cemetery in Campinas, which was preceded by a farewell service.

This incident raises concerns about road safety, especially for motorcyclists and the dangers present on the highways. Investigations are ongoing to ascertain if any factors contributed to the collision, and it serves as a poignant reminder of the risks faced by individuals on two wheels in traffic situations involving larger vehicles, like trucks.

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