Truck Driver Dies in Hospital After Fatal Accident in Nova Friburgo, Brazil
The driver of a truck involved in a fatal accident in Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, has died in the hospital, raising the total death toll to four. Luciano Ignácio Chaves, 37, succumbed to severe injuries, including head trauma and neurogenic shock, at the Raul Sertã Municipal Hospital early on Friday, May 15, 2026. The incident occurred the previous day when the truck reportedly lost its brakes on a downhill stretch of the RJ-150 highway in the Amparo district. Security camera footage captured the vehicle speeding before colliding with other cars. Three individuals died at the scene, while two women were injured and remain under medical observation. Witnesses reported that the driver attempted to jump from the moving vehicle before the crash. A helper in the truck sustained only minor bruises. The Civil Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the brake failure and the accident. Emergency services, including the Fire Department and SAMU, responded to the scene, which was isolated for forensic work.
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