A tragic accident occurred in Nova Ubiratã, Brazil, where a five-month-old baby was killed after the electric bicycle she was on, along with her mother and five-year-old brother, was hit by a pickup truck. The incident took place when the mother, aged 22, was riding the electric bicycle along Avenida Tancredo Neves to drop her son off at preschool while the baby was secured in a front-facing carrier.

According to the mother's account to the police, the pickup truck crossed the avenue without yielding and collided with their bicycle, causing a severe impact that threw them off the bike. The mother suffered minor injuries, as did her five-year-old son, but tragically, the baby did not survive the hospital emergency treatment she received after the accident. The driver of the pickup truck stated that he had stopped in the central median of the avenue before completing the crossing and claimed he did not see the approaching bicycle.

This incident highlights the ongoing concerns about road safety, especially regarding vulnerable road users such as cyclists and pedestrians. As electric bicycles become more popular, the responsibility of drivers to remain vigilant and adhere to traffic rules becomes increasingly critical to prevent fatalities such as this one. The local community and authorities may be prompted to address bicycle safety measures in light of this accident, advocating for more awareness and protective measures for those using bicycles, especially when transporting children.