VIDEO: app motorcyclist and passenger 'fly' after being hit by a car in Várzea Grande (MT)
An app-based motorcyclist and a passenger were injured after being struck by a car in Várzea Grande, Brazil.
In Várzea Grande, Brazil, a motorcyclist and his passenger were injured when a car struck them at high speed on Avenida Júlio Campos. The incident occurred on Wednesday, the 26th, and was captured by surveillance cameras, which showed the moment the car hit their motorcycle, sending both the rider and the passenger flying off the bike and onto the road. Cleoberton Henrique Arruda, the motorcyclist, sustained minor injuries and was discharged from the hospital the following day. Meanwhile, his passenger, Thiago de Souza Henrique dos Santos, unfortunately, suffered more severe injuries, including rib fractures, and remains hospitalized.
The local authorities have yet to announce whether the driver of the vehicle will face any charges. The investigation into the incident by the civil police remains unclear as no updates have been provided to the media at the time of this report. The high-speed nature of the incident raises questions about road safety and the responsibilities of drivers, particularly in areas where motorcyclists and pedestrians are prevalent. The footage of the crash could potentially play a crucial role in understanding and addressing the circumstances that led to this accident, highlighting the need for improved traffic regulation and enforcement in the region.