Feb 15 • 15:08 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Second victim dies in serious accident between motorcycle and truck on SP-310 in São Paulo interior

A second victim has died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle and truck collision on the SP-310 highway in São Carlos, Brazil.

In São Carlos, Brazil, a tragic motorcycle accident on the Washington Luís Highway (SP-310) resulted in the death of a second victim, Isabela Vitória Andrade, who succumbed to her injuries on Sunday, October 15. She was 25 years old and had been hospitalized since Saturday, October 14, following the collision with a truck which also killed the motorcycle's driver, Igor Augusto da Silva Lourenço, aged 24. This incident has drawn attention to the dangers of the highway and the frequency of serious accidents involving heavy vehicles.

The collision occurred at approximately 5 AM on October 14, when the motorcycle, driven by Igor Lourenço, was involved in a rear-end crash with a Mercedes-Benz truck. Following the accident, Isabela Andrade was reported to have been critically injured and was under medical care at the Hospital Santa Casa. Her death highlights the severe consequences of such vehicular accidents, particularly the vulnerability of motorcyclists in traffic.

In the aftermath of the accident, both victims were mourned by the community. Isabela's funeral services took place on the same day as her passing, indicating the immediate impact on friends and family. The series of events has renewed discussions on road safety measures in the region, as authorities and local residents emphasize the need for improved conditions on the highways to prevent future tragedies like this one.

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