Motorcyclist dies after collision with pickup truck on SP-333 in São Paulo
Quick Look
- A motorcyclist died after being hit by a pickup truck that entered the wrong lane of the access loop to a gas station at km 161 of Rodovia Laurentino Mascari (SP-333), in São Paulo.
- The driver of the truck stopped on the shoulder to access the station and, when changing direction, went into the wrong lane, colliding sideways with the motorcycle.
- The motorcyclist was thrown onto the road and, despite resuscitation efforts, died at the scene.
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Why It Matters
The accident occurred on Rodovia Laurentino Mascari (SP-333), a state highway in São Paulo, known for having sections with access to gas stations that can generate traffic conflicts.
The accident happened at km 161 of the Laurentino Mascari Highway (SP-333). According to information from the Multimodal Control Center of the São Paulo State Transport Agency (Artesp), the driver of the truck was heading west and stopped on the shoulder to access a gas station.
When making the turn to change direction, he went against the access loop. At that moment, the truck was hit on the side by the motorcycle.
With the impact, the motorcyclist was thrown onto the road. Rescue teams performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation procedures, but he did not survive and died at the scene.
The access loop to the gas station was closed for approximately five hours.
Open Questions
- What was the speed of the truck at the time of the conversion?
- Was the motorcyclist wearing a helmet?
- Was there adequate signage on the station access loop?
- Will the truck driver be held criminally responsible?
