Retired man on electric bike dies after being hit by pickup truck, in Serra
A 62-year-old retired fisherman in Espírito Santo, Brazil, died from injuries sustained when his electric bike was struck by a pickup truck.
Milton Gonçalves da Silva, a 62-year-old retired fisherman, tragically passed away after being involved in a severe accident in Serra, Espírito Santo. He was riding his electric bike when he was hit by a pickup truck last Friday. This accident resulted in serious injuries, including a cranial trauma, broken ribs, and a lung puncture, which ultimately contributed to his death several days later in the hospital. The incident occurred in the Parque das Gaivotas neighborhood, a place where Silva had lived for approximately 20 years. The accident took place at the intersection of Ibitirama and Ponto Belo streets while he was out cycling. Emergency medical services responded promptly, and he was transported to Hospital Estadual Dr. Jayme Santos Neves, where he remained unconscious for three days before succumbing to his injuries. In the wake of this tragic event, Silva's funeral has been scheduled for the following day, highlighting the community's mourning for the loss of a long-time resident. The local authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident to determine the fault and prevent similar occurrences in the future, emphasizing the ongoing safety concerns surrounding roads shared by bicycles and vehicles.