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Businessman dies after accident on RJ-148 between Nova Friburgo and Sumidouro

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Businessman dies after accident on RJ-148 between Nova Friburgo and Sumidouro

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Thiago da Silva Rodrigues, aged 39, died after losing control of the vehicle while overtaking on the RJ-148, between Nova Friburgo and Sumidouro.
The car hit a rock after the curb and rolled over.
He died at the scene before firefighters arrived.

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The RJ-148 highway connects the municipalities of Nova Friburgo and Sumidouro, in the mountainous region of Rio de Janeiro, and is known for winding stretches and dangerous curves.

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Businessman Thiago da Silva Rodrigues, aged 39, died after an accident on RJ-148, between Nova Friburgo and Sumidouro — Photo: Reproduction social networks

The victim was identified as Thiago da Silva Rodrigues. He was driving a passenger car when he had the accident on a curve on the highway, in the Sumidouro region.

According to witnesses, Thiago lost control of the vehicle while overtaking. The car would have hit a rock after the curb and overturned. He died at the scene, before the Fire Department rescue teams arrived.

The circumstances of the accident are being investigated by the police. Until the last update of this report, there is no confirmation that the conditions of RJ-148 contributed to the crash.

Open Questions

What was the speed of the vehicle at the time of overtaking?
Were there other occupants in the car besides the victim?
Did weather conditions contribute to the loss of control?
Was the driver wearing a seat belt?

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This article was originally published by G1.