João Murilo Carrara Zaneti, a 28-year-old enduro rider, tragically died after suffering a motorcycle accident in Nova Santa Helena, which is located 622 km from Cuiabá. The incident occurred when he was returning home from helping to clear a path for the trail where he practiced his sport. According to the police report, the accident happened on January 24, and it was noted that he lost control of his motorcycle near his home, resulting in a fall.

Eyewitness accounts reveal that João's helmet may have come off during the accident, leading to a severe head injury known as cranial trauma. Following the incident, he was immediately transported to a local health center, where he initially received treatment before being transferred to a hospital in Colíder and then moved to Hospital Santo Antônio in Sinop. Despite receiving medical care, he remained hospitalized for 32 days before succumbing to his injuries.

This unfortunate event underscores the risks associated with enduro riding and motorcycle sports in general, particularly in challenging terrains like those found in wooded and hilly areas. The local community mourns the loss of João, who was not just a skilled rider but also contributed to maintaining the trails he loved to ride on, highlighting both the dangers and the camaraderie often found in motorsports communities.