Two fatal accidents involving a trailer occur on BR-163 in Mato Grosso do Sul
Quick Look
- A 31-year-old motorcyclist died after losing control, falling and being hit by a trailer at km 332 of BR-163 in Rio Brilhante, while two 19-year-old Army soldiers died in a collision between a Fiat Toro and a trailer at km 704 of the highway, in Rio Verde.
- Both accidents occurred on Monday morning (5), under rain in the region.
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Why It Matters
BR-163 is a federal highway that crosses Mato Grosso do Sul and is known for its high flow of cargo and accidents, especially in adverse weather conditions.
A 31-year-old motorcyclist died after losing control of the steering wheel, falling and being hit by a trailer this Monday morning (5), at km 332 of BR-163, in Rio Brilhante. The accident occurred around 10:20 am and it was raining in the region during the collision.
Early in the morning, around 6:50 am, two Army soldiers, Bruno Fernandes Santana and Jackson Fernandes Leões da Silva, both aged 19, died after the Fiat Toro they were driving collided with a trailer at km 704 of the highway.
According to the PRF, the collision in Rio Verde was transverse. The driver of the truck was not injured and passed a breathalyzer test, which did not indicate alcohol consumption. The circumstances of the accident are still being investigated.
Open Questions
- What was the exact cause of the motorcyclist's loss of control?
- Were there other vehicles involved besides the Fiat Toro and the trailer in the second accident?
- Did track conditions contribute to the accidents?
