Feb 19 • 22:09 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Public servant dies after collision between car and truck on BR-116

A public servant died following a car accident involving a collision with a truck on BR-116 in Brazil.

Jécio Souza de Farias, a public servant aged 35, tragically lost his life in a car accident that occurred on BR-116 North, near the municipality of Serrinha, approximately 70 km from Feira de Santana. The incident took place on the evening of Wednesday, the 18th, when Jécio's passenger car collided head-on with a truck, resulting in both vehicles veering off the road. The impact of the crash was severe, with Jécio's car being completely destroyed, highlighting the seriousness of the accident.

Emergency services quickly transported Jécio to a nearby Unit of Urgent Care (UPA) in Araci; however, despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival at the hospital. The police have confirmed the fatal incident, and while the driver of the truck has not been reported as injured, the investigation is ongoing. Local authorities, including the Territorial Police Department of Serrinha, are handling the case, with the Technical Police Department conducting a thorough forensic examination and removing the body from the scene.

Jécio was a resident of Araci in the state of Bahia and worked as a public servant, highlighting the personal tragedy of loss in the community. This incident raises concerns about road safety on BR-116, a major highway that may require more stringent regulations and enforcement to prevent such tragic events in the future. The community is left mourning the loss of a valued member, while authorities continue their investigation to understand the circumstances surrounding the crash.

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