A motorcyclist died and a passenger was seriously injured in a collision between a motorcycle and a truck on the Washington Luís highway in Matão, São Paulo.
A fatal accident occurred on the Washington Luís highway (SP-310) in Matão, São Paulo, early Saturday morning, resulting in the death of a motorcyclist and serious injuries to a passenger. The incident involved a Mercedes-Benz truck and a Honda CG 160 motorcycle, with the collision taking place near the Angelina Marchesan overpass traveling northbound. The identity of the deceased motorcyclist remains undisclosed.
According to the São Paulo Transport Agency (Artesp), the truck driver reported that his vehicle entered the highway at km 229+800. Details surrounding the circumstances of the collision are still under investigation as authorities seek to understand how the accident transpired. This tragic event highlights the ongoing concerns regarding road safety in the region and the dangers posed to motorcyclists.
This incident adds to a series of recent accidents in the area, prompting local officials and community members to question road safety regulations and enforcement. As the investigation continues, there may be calls for increased measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future, particularly concerning heavy vehicle operations on highways frequented by motorcycles.
