Mar 16 β€’ 10:25 UTC πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil G1 (PT)

New video shows the moment when a stopped motorcyclist is hit and killed in Teresina

A motorcyclist named Edson Barbosa Dias, 47, was tragically killed when a car struck him while he was stopped at a traffic light in Teresina, Brazil.

A recent security camera video has emerged capturing the tragic moment when 47-year-old motorcyclist Edson Barbosa Dias was struck and killed by a car in Teresina, Brazil. The incident occurred on the morning of Sunday, the 15th, at the intersection of Frei Serafim and Miguel Rosa avenues. In a shocking display of recklessness, the video reveals Edson, who was stopped at a traffic light along with two other motorcyclists, being violently hit from behind by a speeding vehicle.

The footage shows Edson standing still, awaiting the green light, when the car approaches at high speed, crashing into his motorcycle. The force of the impact is so great that it lifts Edson’s body off his bike, causing him to rotate in the air multiple times and land near a nearby gas station. The harrowing images serve as a grim reminder of the dangers faced by motorcyclists on busy roads and the need for increased awareness regarding road safety measures.

Following the crash, the other motorcyclists witnessed the horror unfold and quickly dismounted their bikes, appearing visibly shaken. The scene reveals their instinctive act of making the sign of the cross and raising their hands to the sky, reflecting a moment of shock and prayer amidst sudden tragedy. This incident not only highlights critical issues concerning vehicular speed and driver responsibility but also evokes strong emotional responses from the community, emphasizing the grave consequences of reckless driving.

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