A serious accident involving a cyclist and a truck occurred this Monday morning (8) in Itajai on the north coast of Santa Catarina, on Dr. Reinaldo Schmithausen, Cordeiros area.

The cyclist was crushed by two wheels of a truck, his motorcycle was completely destroyed, and he escaped alive to the UPA (emergency squad) in the Cordeiros region, but could not stand his injuries and eventually died.

The cyclist was rescued alive but succumbed to his injuries – Photo: Military Police / Reproduction

He got caught between the wheels of a truck and nearly got hit by a third wheel. The accident happened between Cosme Busarello avenue and street, the military police stumbled upon the accident and called the fire department when they found that the victim was still breathing.

The truck driver was caught red-handed for manslaughter when there was no intent to kill. According to the truck driver’s report, he was following the avenue and did not see any obstruction in his rear view to turn onto Cosme Busarello, however, while maneuvering, he heard a noise and immediately stopped the truck.

Stunning footage of cyclist after truck crash – Video: Military Police/Reproduction

After getting out of the car, the truck driver found a man stuck to the wheels of the truck, bleeding, lying on his stomach and still alive, so he gave first aid by calling Samu (emergency mobile service).

The GPI (General Institute of Forensic Science) and the Civil Police were called to the place, which was isolated for examination.