Young man is run over and dies during motorcade in RS
Quick Look
- Vinicius Felipe França, aged 26, died after being run over by his own truck during a political motorcade in Parobé, RS, this Saturday (3).
- He fell when disembarking from the vehicle and, despite resuscitation efforts, was pronounced dead at the municipal hospital.
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Why It Matters
A political motorcade took place this Saturday afternoon (3) in Parobé, in the Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre, involving supporters of a candidate for state deputy.
Young man is run over and dies during motorcade in RS — Photo: Personal archive
A man died in an accident during a political motorcade this Saturday afternoon (3) in Parobé, in the Metropolitan Region of Porto Alegre. The victim was in a truck that took part in the act.
According to the Civil Police, he was hit by his own vehicle. Police chief Francisco Leitão states that, upon disembarking from the vehicle, he lost his balance and fell.
A health professional who was at the scene provided the first care and performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation maneuvers. The victim was taken by the Military Fire Department to the municipal hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
He was identified as Vinicius Felipe França, 26 years old.
In a statement, candidate for state deputy Diego Picucha (PDT) regretted what happened. "It is with sadness that I received the news of the accident that occurred on the afternoon of this Saturday, October 3rd, with my friend Vinicius Felipe França. At this time, I express my solidarity with his family and friends."
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Open Questions
- What was the exact cause of Vinicius Felipe França's loss of balance when disembarking from the truck?
- Was the truck moving when he fell?
- Will there be an investigation into possible security breaches in the motorcade?
