Car hits the back of a motorcycle taxi and passenger dies on Via Expressa Sul, SP
Collision between car and motorcycle occurred in the early hours of Monday; motorcycle passenger died at the scene
Quick Look
- An accident between a car and a motorcycle on the highway in Praia Grande, in the early hours of Monday, resulted in the death of the motorcycle passenger.
- The driver of the car fled the scene, but was detained by municipal guards on the marginal road.
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Why It Matters
The accident occurred in the early hours of Monday at km 2+800 of the highway towards São Vicente.
The case occurred in the early hours of this Monday (2), at km 2+800, on the road towards São Vicente. According to the corporation, the car hit the back of the motorcycle, which fell onto the road with the two occupants. The driver then abandoned the car with three passengers at the scene and fled.
According to the Operational Control Center (CCO) of Concessionária Novo Litoral (CNL), responsible for the road, the man was found by municipal civil guards moments later on the side road of the highway, trying to leave the area in another car.
The driver was approached and taken back to the scene of the accident. He said he tried to brake or swerve when the motorcycle came in front of the car with the rear lights off, but was unable to avoid the collision.
According to the Highway Police, the motorcycle passenger was rescued and taken to the Praia Grande Central Emergency Room, but she succumbed to her injuries and died. The motorcyclist was not seriously injured.
The CNL reported that the section of the highway where the accident occurred was closed and traffic was diverted to the marginal lane.
When contacted by g1, the São Paulo Public Security Secretariat (SSP-SP) and Praia Grande City Hall did not respond until the publication of this report.
Open Questions
- What is the driver's identity?
- What criminal charges will be applied?
