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Police rule out shooting at motorcyclist who died after accident on Engenheiro Coelho highway, says chief

Rodrigo Caetano da Silva died after crashing into the metal protection barrier Social media/Disclosure The Civil Police of Limeira (SP) ruled out this Monday (20) the possibility of firearms being fired at civil...

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Police rule out shooting at motorcyclist who died after accident on Engenheiro Coelho highway, says chief
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Rodrigo Caetano da Silva died after crashing into the metal protection barrier Social media/Disclosure The Civil Police of Limeira (SP) ruled out this Monday (20) the possibility of firearms being fired at civil engineer Rodrigo Caetano da Silva, aged 45, who died after crashing the motorcycle he was riding against the metal barrier on Rodovia Engenheiro João Tosello (SP-147), in Engenheiro Coelho (SP), last Saturday (18). The possibility of gunshots had initially been raised by the concessionaire Arteris Intervias and the Public Security Secretariat (SSP). g1 questioned the SSP again this Monday about the change in investigations, but received no response until the last update of this report. Follow g1 Piracicaba on Instagram Delegate Leonardo Burger, responsible for the case, ruled out the presence of gunshot marks on the victim's body and stated that Rodrigo Caetano da Silva died as a result of polytrauma, that is, multiple serious injuries caused by the fall from the motorcycle itself. Therefore, according to Burger, the investigation will continue along the lines of an accidental fall. The first version of the incident report was recorded as vehicle location/seizure and homicide at the Limeira Sectional Police Station. According to the Public Security Secretariat of the State of São Paulo (SSP-SP). Still in the official record, the Civil Police indicated the possibility of robbery. The victim was rescued by third parties at Santa Casa de Limeira (SP), but he did not survive his injuries and died. The motorcycle was taken to the police station to register a police report. Who was the victim According to publications made by the victim himself on social media, Rodrigo was from Valinhos (SP) and had a daughter. He frequently posted photos on motorcycles and at the gym. The death generated commotion among friends and family, who made comments and posts on Instagram lamenting what happened. "Today you left us, may God welcome you with open arms, go in peace", commented a relative. A friend said "I can't believe you're gone, you'll be missed and you'll be left with many stories! May God welcome you with open arms." According to the police report, a witness said he spoke with Rodrigo during an event in Limeira (SP) this Saturday. Still according to the witness, the victim was on the highway, probably returning to his residence, in Valinhos. Rodrigo Caetano da Silva posted photos with motorcycles on social media Social media Rodrigo Caetano da Silva crashed into a metal highway barrier Disclosure

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