A fatal accident occurred on Saturday on BR-158, at Cruz Alta, at Noroeste of Rio Grande of Sul, when a motorcycle collided with the back of a truck. The 74-year-old truck driver approached the victim’s body and asked a firefighter for permission to say a prayer. André Mimbacas Saccol, aged 47, was riding the motorcycle and died on impact.
Polícia Rodoviária Federal confirmed the details of the collision. The accident occurred at kilometer 205 of the highway, in front of a gas station. The motorcycle was traveling in the direction Cruz Alta–Santa Maria when it hit the truck that was accessing the road when leaving the establishment. The 74-year-old driver was not injured.
Identificação and victim’s trajectory
André Mimbacas Saccol was a native of Santa Maria and one of the partners of Grupo Medianeira, a company active in the transport sector. Ele managed the company’s operations in Ijuí, also in Noroeste in Rio Grande do Sul. Seu’s body was laid to rest on Sunday and, at the end of the afternoon, sent for cremation. The death left an impact on the local business community.
Circunstâncias’s accident and investigation
The collision occurred when the truck was trying to access the road leaving the gas station. The motorcycle was coming in the opposite direction and was unable to avoid it. The truck driver performed a breathalyzer test immediately after the accident, with a negative result for alcohol ingestion. Ele remained at the scene and assisted firefighters during the response.
PRF agents documented the causes of the accident. The initial analysis indicates that the trajectory of the two vehicles created a direct frontal collision. The truck was in the process of entering the highway, which limited maneuvering space. Não had previous records of infractions by the truck driver.
Atos solidarity on site
Após viewed the victim’s body, the truck driver asked a firefighter for explicit permission to kneel next to André Saccol’s body. Ele performed a silent prayer. Esse gesture reflected the emotional impact caused by the tragedy on the people present at the service. Bombeiros who took part in the incident recorded the driver’s composure throughout the period at the scene.
The rescue and body removal procedures were completed by the emergency team. The response pattern included ambulance, firefighters and PRF vehicle. Todas road safety measures were put in place to prevent further accidents on the road during the incident.
Dados and BR-158 statistics
BR-158 in Cruz Alta has a history of accidents involving heavy vehicles and motorcycles. Kilometer 205, where this accident occurred, is in an area close to shops and gas stations, increasing the flow of vehicles entering and leaving. Polícia Rodoviária Federal intensifies inspection on critical stretches during busy periods.
Elementos who contributed to the accident:
- Acesso direct from heavy vehicles to the main track at km 205
- Falta with adequate visibility for motorcyclists on the stretch
- Velocidade relative between truck and motorcycle at the time of collision
- Ausência protective barrier between the station and the highway
Processo legal and responsibilities
Polícia Rodoviária Federal has initiated standard fatal accident investigation procedures. The truck driver underwent alcohol and toxicology tests, both with negative results. Sua qualification documentation was verified and was up to date. Não there are indications that he committed a serious infraction before the accident.
The case is still being analyzed by the PRF for a final determination of guilt. Additional Perícias may be requested according to the established procedure. The death was recorded in a specific police report for fatal accidents on federal highways. Familiares and André Mimbacas Saccol have been notified by authorities.
Reações in the community
Grupo Medianeira released a note of condolence to André Saccol’s family. Colegas companies highlighted their decades-long professional trajectory in the transport sector. The loss directly impacted the operations of the Ijuí branch. Flores and condolence messages were left at the wake site.
Conhecidos of André reported that he was a respected figure in business circles in the region. Seu’s work in the administration of logistics operations was recognized for its precision and dedication. The company continues to be managed by the other partners after his death.