On Wednesday night, a tragic accident occurred on Augusto Montenegro Avenue in Belém, Brazil, resulting in the death of a motorcyclist identified as Alex Sander Arruda Coelho, aged 31. He was performing delivery work through an app when the incident took place. Witnesses reported that Coelho was involved in a collision with a car, after which he fell from his motorcycle and was subsequently hit by a bus operating the Icoaraci line.

According to the driver of the car, she was making a turn to access the Santo Antônio passage at the time of the collision. Following the accident, she was taken to the Marambaia Police Station, where she provided her testimony and filed a police report. The incident drew attention on social media, particularly with videos showing the motorcyclist under the bus immediately after the collision, highlighting the grave nature of the accident and the urgent need for road safety awareness.

This incident raises important questions regarding the safety of app-based delivery workers, who often face significant risks on the road. It points to a broader issue regarding traffic regulations and urban infrastructure in Brazilian cities, as such incidents of road accidents are all too common. The authorities may have to reconsider safety measures for vulnerable road users and evaluate how to improve conditions for those who depend on delivery services as their primary source of income.