Mar 9 • 09:13 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Couple dies and child is injured after car hits bicycle in Greater Fortaleza

A couple died and their child was injured when a car struck their bicycle in Maracanaú, Brazil.

A tragic incident occurred in the Greater Fortaleza area of Brazil, where a car struck a bicycle carrying a couple and their child. The 47-year-old male cyclist suffered fatal injuries, with reports indicating that his head was crushed on impact, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. His 46-year-old wife was also critically injured and later succumbed to her injuries at the hospital. The child's condition has not yet been reported, adding to the family's heartbreak amidst this tragedy.

The accident took place on the CE-065 highway in Pau Serrado, Maracanaú, during the morning hours of Sunday. The local security secretariat stated that the driver involved remained at the scene and underwent a breathalyzer test, which returned negative for alcohol. This detail signifies that the driver was not under the influence, but it does not diminish the severity of the accident or the consequences faced by the victims' family.

Authorities from the 1st Police Station are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident to ascertain how the accident unfolded. This sad event has not only impacted the immediate family but has also raised concerns about road safety for cyclists in the area, prompting discussions on measures that could help prevent similar tragedies in the future.

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