Cyclist hit by van on BR-040 dies; seven others were injured in the accident | Minas Gerais

He suffered head trauma and was in a coma at Hospital João XXIII, in Belo Horizonte.

Julio César Ferreira Eliziárioaged 35, was also rescued in serious condition and remains hospitalized in the hospital’s Intensive Care Center (CTI). He suffered several fractures and underwent surgery..

The remaining victims were taken to other health units.

PRF helicopter rescues cyclists on BR-040, in MG

According to the Federal Highway Police (PRF), the driver of the van said he was closed by a truck. The 47-year-old man took a breathalyzer test, which did not indicate alcohol consumption, and was taken to the police station to provide clarification. It was then released.

“The guy [motorista] It came on a very strong descent, almost catching us in the back. I saw that he cut a truck on the left and almost crashed. And there were two other trucks in front, he threw the van to the side of the road. When we got there, we already saw the boys on the ground”, said cyclist Yuri Edmundo.

Civil Police expertise was on site to carry out the first surveys.