7-year-old boy dies after being run over by a bus while riding his bicycle in the North of RS
Quick Look
- A 7-year-old boy died after being hit by a bus while riding his bicycle on João Mioto Street, in Passo Fundo, on Wednesday afternoon (7).
- The Civil Police and the IGP were called to inspect the scene.
- The identity of the victim has not been confirmed.
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Why It Matters
The accident occurred on Wednesday afternoon (7) on Rua João Mioto, in the Jardim América neighborhood, in Passo Fundo. The 7-year-old boy was riding his bicycle when he was hit by a Coleurb bus.
7-year-old boy dies after being run over by a bus while riding his bicycle in the North of RS
The accident happened on Wednesday afternoon (7), on Rua João Mioto, in Passo Fundo. Civil Police and IGP were called to examine the scene. The victim's identity has not been confirmed.
By Luiz Otávio Calderan, Duda Romagna, RBS TV and g1 RS
A 7-year-old boy died after being run over by a bus this Wednesday (7) in Passo Fundo. He was riding a bicycle when the accident occurred.
The case occurred before 5pm on Rua João Mioto, in the Jardim América neighborhood. The boy played in the street and studied in the 1st year.
The vehicle involved in the accident belongs to the company Coleurb. The boy's identity has not been confirmed.
The Civil Police and the General Institute of Expertise were called to the incident. There is no information whether the vehicle was traveling above the permitted speed.
Coleurb regretted the accident in an official statement. The company expressed solidarity and stated that it was available to the authorities to collaborate with the investigation.
Open Questions
- What was the speed of the bus at the time of the accident?
- Will the bus driver be held responsible?
- Was there adequate signage in place to protect children playing in the street?
