A community in Três Coroas, Brazil, mourns the tragic loss of two cyclists killed in a recent traffic accident, with emotional farewell ceremonies held over the weekend.
The community of Três Coroas, located in the Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre, is mourning the loss of two cyclists, Clarissa Felipetti and Fernanda Mikaella da Silva Barros, who tragically died after being hit by a car on the RS-115 highway. The accident occurred on the morning of Saturday, October 21st, prompting an outpouring of grief from friends, family, and the local cycling community. Clarissa, aged 38, was honored in a ceremony that filled the Municipal Gymnasium with attendees who came to pay their last respects, highlighting the strong communal bonds in the area.
Fernanda, 34, was memorialized at the Municipal Chapel in Três Coroas, with her burial set for later in the day at the town's Lutheran Cemetery. The incidents surrounding their memorial services reflect a deep sense of loss felt throughout the community, as both women were beloved figures among local cyclists. The emotional weight of the occasion was magnified by the presence of Clarissa's husband, Isac Emanuel Ribeiro da Silva, who was also injured in the accident and is currently in critical condition under intensive care.
The tragic event has ignited conversations about road safety for cyclists in the region, as well as the broader implications of vehicular traffic intersecting with cycling paths. This incident not only underscores the vulnerability of cyclists on the roads but also serves as a rallying cry for local advocacy aimed at improving safety measures for cyclists in Brazil.
