Feb 12 • 12:14 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Motorcyclist making a turn against traffic dies after being hit by a car on AMG-2015

A 32-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a head-on collision with a car in São Sebastião do Oeste, Brazil, after reportedly riding against traffic.

A fatal accident occurred on Wednesday night involving a 32-year-old motorcyclist and a car on the AMG-2015 road in São Sebastião do Oeste. According to reports from the Polícia Militar Rodoviária (PMRv), the motorcycle was traveling in the wrong direction when it collided head-on with a car driven by a 26-year-old man. The driver, unable to stop in time due to the sudden appearance of the motorcycle, reported that he was following the road regulations when the incident happened. Emergency services, including the Serviço de Atendimento Móvel de Urgência (Samu), were promptly called to the scene, confirming the death of the motorcyclist on site. The police have announced an investigation into the circumstances of the accident, which included an examination by the civil police for further understanding of the events leading to the crash. Although the motorist was injured and taken to Santa Lúcia Hospital in Divinópolis, there has been no update on his health status since the incident. Initial investigations indicate that all vehicles and drivers involved were in compliance with regulations at the time of the collision. This tragic event raises questions about road safety and the adherence to traffic laws, especially concerning the dangers of riding a motorcycle in the wrong direction, which can lead to fatal accidents like this one.

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