Motorcyclist dies after being involved in an accident with a pickup truck on BR-153 in Tocantins
A 37-year-old motorcyclist died following a collision with a truck on the BR-153 highway in Tocantins.
Raimundo Borges Mota, a 37-year-old motorcyclist, tragically lost his life when he was involved in a road accident on BR-153 near Guaraí, Tocantins. According to the Civil Police, the collision occurred with a pickup truck, with details emerging about his journey from his home in Pedro Afonso to Presidente Kennedy when the accident took place. Official reports indicate that the accident happened on a Monday afternoon around 4 PM as noted by the Federal Highway Police.
Witness accounts and images from individuals at the scene, which were shared on social media, depict the stark aftermath of the collision, showing the pickup truck parked and Mota's body in the middle of the highway, emphasizing the grave nature of the incident. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident is currently being conducted by the Civil Police, who are working to piece together the events that led to this fatality.
The Tocantins Public Security Secretariat has announced that Mota's body underwent necessary examinations on the following day, emphasizing the protocol followed after such incidents. This tragic event highlights ongoing issues regarding road safety and the dangers faced by motorcyclists on Brazilian highways, raising questions about measures to prevent such accidents in the future.