A tragic incident occurred in Mucuri, Bahia, where a 36-year-old cyclist named Altair José Ramalho dos Santos lost his life following an accident involving a crater on a roadway leading to the local cemetery. The accident happened early Monday morning, and reports indicate that unfavorable weather conditions, including heavy rains, contributed to the hazards in the area. According to police, Altair fell into the crater, struck his head, and was subsequently carried away by a stream that had formed due to the rains.

The investigation by the Technical Police Department revealed that the cause of death was drowning. Eyewitness accounts and reports from local media outlet TV Santa Cruz noted that the crater was not marked for visibility, nor was the area adequately lit at the time of the incident. In contrast, Mucuri's city administration stated that the street was closed and clearly marked to indicate the danger after the crater’s formation, suggesting that previous vandalism had affected the visibility of the signage.

Local authorities expressed condolences over the tragic death, highlighting the need for better street safety measures, especially in areas prone to flooding and other dangers exacerbated by severe weather. The incident raises concerns regarding road safety management and the responsibilities of municipal governments in ensuring the safety of their roadways, particularly in contexts where adverse weather conditions can dramatically alter environmental safety.