Boy killed on the back of his father's bike is buried in Cabo Frio: 'He's wearing the suit he was going to dance the 15-year-old waltz with his sister', says his mother

The body of Isaque de Jesus Chermouth, 8 years old, who was run over seconds after climbing on the back of his father's bicycle, was laid to rest and buried this Wednesday (11), at the Santa Izabel Cemetery, in Cabo Frio, in the Lakes Region of Rio. The boy was leaving school when the car advanced on them this Tuesday (10).

To g1, the child's mother, Jussara Silva Chermouth, said that her son had no chance of surviving, questioning that after the impact, the driver, Iano Assis, aged 75, continued with the vehicle for several meters.

"My son didn't have a chance. I keep asking myself why he didn't stop? Why didn't he put on the handbrake? He went over it and dragged it, and it went over my son's head," he said.

Jussara remembered her son's joy, who was looking forward to dancing his 15th birthday waltz with his sister, whose birthday is in two months.

"He was a very happy, affectionate boy. He loved Lego. He's wearing the suit he wanted to dance the 15-year-old waltz with his sister. He said: 'Mom, I really want to dance'. He's not going to dance anymore," he said.

The lawyer for the driver involved in the collision stated that Iano Assis is "deeply upset, emotionally shaken and unhappy with the tragedy" and apologized to Isaque's family. (check the full note at the end of this article)

The father, Wanderson Chermouth, also demanded justice for his son's death and spoke about the family's suffering after the tragedy.

"So, we found out that my son's killer slept at home. He paid a bail of R$10,000. My son is here dead, it's not worth that 10,000", he declared.

According to Wanderson, Isaac was a loving child and very close to his family.

"My son deserves justice, he was an incredible guy. I'm wearing the shirt he gave me. My son was an incredible person and his death was sudden," he said.

"My son didn't have a chance" said the mother of Isaque, who was killed after being run over in Cabo Frio. — Photo: Inter TV

Defense note

The defense lawyer, Dr. Mauro Silva Sant'Anna, released a statement, stating that the driver expresses his regret for the death of Isaque de Jesus Chermouth and apologizes to the child's family.

According to the defense, Iano reports that, as he was leaving the vehicle, there had been a mechanical failure associated with a sudden illness, circumstances that would have contributed to the accident. According to the lawyer, he also intends to provide support to the victim's family and collaborate with the investigations.

Check out the note in full:

"As lawyer for Mr. IANO ASSIS, I come, through this note, to publicly express my constituent's deep regret over the tragic accident that occurred in Cabo Frio, which resulted in the death of a child of just 8 years old and also left his father involved in this painful occurrence.

Before any clarification, Mr. Iano Assis wishes to express his most sincere apologies to the family, especially the boy's parents and relatives, for the tragedy that befell everyone. He deeply regrets what happened and recognizes that no word, gesture or expression of solidarity will be able to lessen the pain of a family that has lost a child.

According to my constituent's report, at the moment he was starting to leave with his vehicle, a mechanical failure occurred, a circumstance that, associated with a sudden illness that he also had at that moment, contributed to the regrettable episode. The child was in front of him, sitting on his father's bicycle.

Mr. Iano is deeply upset, emotionally shaken and unhappy with the tragedy. The situation has caused intense psychological suffering, which is why he is under medical care and using medication, with professional support, to keep his emotional state under control.

It is important to highlight that my constituent is not indifferent to the family's pain. On the contrary, he is deeply touched and wishes, within his possibilities and with due respect to the moment of mourning, to provide all the support and assistance that is within his reach.

He is fully aware that, no matter how great his solidarity, no matter how sincere his apology and no matter how much he wants to help, nothing can bring back the life of the little boy, whose loss represents irreparable pain.

Finally, Mr. Iano Assis expresses his respect to the bereaved family, asks that his apologies be received with the understanding possible in the face of such a tragedy and reaffirms his willingness to collaborate with the necessary clarifications, fully respecting the investigation of the facts by the competent authorities.

At this moment, there are not enough words to express the size of the sadness. Our most sincere solidarity, our respect and our prayers remain with the family.

Dr. Mauro Silva Sant'Anna