Family of motorcyclist killed after collision protests for justice in Acre Family members of Robson Rodrigues da Silva, aged 22, demonstrated on the streets of Xapuri, in the interior of Acre, this Sunday (12) to demand justice for the young man's death. He died after colliding his motorcycle against a pickup truck on the 5th, at the intersection of Rodovaldo Nogueira and 24 de Janeiro streets. The victim's twin brother, Celson Rodrigues explained that the demonstration gathered a crowd on the way out of the city, in front of the Military Fire Brigade Battalion, and ended at Praça da Juventude Calebe Nascimento Mota. ? Join the g1 AC channel on WhatsApp According to Celson, the family demands a response from the authorities and states that those involved left the scene of the accident and only presented themselves at the police station accompanied by a lawyer. "The family awaits answers and justice," he said. In the images of the protest, recorded by the victim's brother, it is possible to see two trucks, as well as motorcycles and several cars with Robson's friends and family. “Around 120 people participated, including my brother’s family and friends,” he explained. Family and friends of Robson Rodrigues da Silva, 22, held a protest in Xapuri Personal archive READ MORE: 30-year-old man who was missing is found dead in a forested area in the interior of Acre 54-year-old man is killed with a piece of iron in Acre; suspect was arrested 28-year-old man dies after suffering electric shock on Rio Branco branch. g1 contacted lawyer Talles Menezes Mendes, who represents the driver of the truck, who stated he had nothing to declare. "The police investigation had not even been completed", he summarized. Delegate Luccas Vianna informed that he is awaiting the conclusion of the report to finalize the investigation. When asked whether the occupants of the truck confirmed or denied having consumed alcohol before the fatal accident, the police chief responded that he will not release information until the investigation into the case is completed. Case generated commotion Several people appear in the footage holding banners, on one of which it is written "Cowardice to omit without providing help". Another says: "He was a human being, he deserves respect", followed by another poster calling for justice for the death of the 22-year-old motorcyclist. The police report was registered on July 6, one day after the accident and according to Celson, the family demands a response from the authorities and states that those involved left the scene of the accident and only presented themselves later at the police station accompanied by a lawyer. "Our mother is always crying and wants the culprits to be held accountable. She told me that she didn't want someone to hit her son and leave him lying around as if he had hit an animal. He is human," he said. Firefighters tried to revive Robson Rodrigues da Silva, aged 22, but the young man died at the scene Personal archive Death Robson died after crashing into a truck on a street in Xapuri. According to the Military Police (PM-AC), the driver of the truck fled without providing assistance. According to the PM, Robson was traveling along Rua Rodovaldo Nogueira, towards the Center/Pantanal neighborhood. Upon arriving at the intersection with Rua 24 de Janeiro, the motorcyclist collided with the car traveling in the opposite direction. When the police arrived at the scene, Fire Department teams were already trying to revive the motorcyclist. Despite efforts, the young man died at the scene of the accident. According to the PM, witnesses at the scene said that the driver of the truck did not stop to provide assistance and fled along Rua 24 de Janeiro. The accident was so quick that people were unable to identify the owner of the vehicle or note the license plate of the truck. According to his brother, the young man lived with his grandmother, who is bedridden and was cared for by him. "When returning, at the crossroads, we don't know if he crossed directly or if the driver overtook. But, he still avoided the truck, even so he hit the front of it, fell and hit the curb", he reported. Review Acre’s news programs