Motorcyclist suffers exposed fracture after being hit by a truck on the coast of SP; VIDEO
A 69-year-old motorcyclist was seriously injured after being struck by a truck in Guarujá, São Paulo, with the driver fleeing the scene.
On Monday, a 69-year-old motorcyclist was involved in a serious accident after being hit by a truck in Guarujá, located on the coast of São Paulo. The incident occurred at around 9:46 AM at the intersection of Avenida Santos Dumont and Rua Waldomiro Macário. Following the collision, the driver of the truck fled the scene, leaving the motorcyclist in critical condition. Video footage shared on social media depicted the harrowing moment, showing the truck's rear wheel passing over the motorcyclist.
Emergency responders from the Corpo de Bombeiros and the Serviço de Atendimento Móvel de Urgência (Samu) provided immediate care at the site of the accident. The motorcyclist, who sustained an exposed fracture in the right tibia along with various cuts and abrasions, was promptly transported to Hospital Santo Amaro for further treatment. Medical personnel confirmed that he underwent surgery and is currently in stable condition, although details of his recovery remain closely monitored.
This incident raises concerns about road safety in areas with high traffic and the need for effective measures to prevent hit-and-run accidents. The fleeing driver has yet to be apprehended, prompting local authorities to intensify their investigation. Community members are urged to come forward with any information regarding the incident to aid in identifying the perpetrator and addressing broader traffic safety issues in the region.