19-year-old cyclist dies after being hit by a bus in Teresópolis

Cyclist is hit by bus in Teresópolis A 19-year-old cyclist died after an accident involving an intercity bus in the early evening of Monday (27), in Teresópolis, in the Serrana region of Rio. According to the Municipal Guard, a passenger in an app car opened the door on the road and, when swerving, the cyclist was hit by the bus. The accident happened on Avenida Oliveira Botelho, in the Alto neighborhood. The victim, identified as Gabriel Soares da Costa, was treated by the Fire Department, but did not survive his injuries and died at the scene. The dynamics of the accident are still being investigated by the police. Forensics were at the scene, and images from security cameras in the region should help clarify the circumstances of the collision. ? Follow the g1 Região Serrana channel on WhatsApp. The commander of the Teresópolis Municipal Guard, Gil Wellington, commented on the measures and changes that will be implemented in the neighborhood to curb traffic violations and avoid accidents. “We are planning to install radars and security cameras in the Alto neighborhood, but it is important that people follow the rules and respect traffic rules to avoid fatalities like the one that happened to the cyclist,” said the commander. Viação Teresópolis regretted the accident and offered solidarity to the victim's family and friends. The company reported that the driver remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. The company also said that it is available to assist in the investigations and awaits the technical investigation of the facts. Gabriel's burial took place on Tuesday afternoon (28), at the Fonte Santa Municipal Cemetery. Cyclist dies after being hit by a bus in Teresópolis SL Notícias Terê READ ALSO: