Collision between motorcycle and car kills one person and leaves two injured on MA-014 in Maranhão
A motorcycle and car collision in Maranhão resulted in the death of one woman and injuries to two others.
A tragic accident occurred on MA-014 between the cities of Viana and Matinha in Maranhão, Brazil, where a collision between a motorcycle and a car led to the death of a 25-year-old woman, Juciele Cunha Pereira. The incident happened on Tuesday, and according to the Military Police of Maranhão, both vehicles were forcefully thrown off the highway due to the impact. Juciele, who was riding the motorcycle and heading to work at the Regional Hospital of Viana, succumbed to her injuries at the scene.
Details surrounding the accident reveal that Juciele was accompanied by a passenger on the motorcycle, who also suffered injuries and was taken to the hospital. The car's driver fled the scene, leaving a female passenger behind who had taken a ride with him; she was also injured. This witness informed the police that she did not know the driver well, raising concerns about the circumstances leading to the collision and the identity of the driver who left the scene.
The incident has raised public concern over road safety on the MA-014 and has prompted local authorities to take action. The Military Police conducted searches in the area for the fleeing driver, but he has not yet been apprehended. As the investigation continues, the community mourns the loss of Juciele, a young woman who contributed to the local healthcare system, highlighting the tragic consequences of road accidents and the importance of driver accountability and safety on the roads.