A 74-year-old truck driver knelt and said a prayer next to the body of a fatal victim in an accident on BR-158. The incident occurred in front of a gas station at km 205, in Cruz Alta, last Saturday. Sergeant Fábio Machado, of Corpo of Bombeiros, followed the scene closely.
The driver’s action was photographed and generated emotional repercussions among those present at the scene. André Mimbacas Saccol, 47 years old, died after the collision between the motorcycle he was driving and the truck.
Bombeiro authorizes approach and records impact of the scene
2nd Sergeant Fábio Machado, with 30 years of service, evaluated the truck driver’s request with the team. Ele allowed access as long as the accident scene was preserved. The victim’s body remained covered with black tarpaulin.
“I said that as long as you don’t interfere with the scene, there won’t be a problem,” said the sergeant about the decision made at the scene. The truck driver then approached and knelt down. Ele prayed for the businessman’s life.
The rescue team had already confirmed the death of André Mimbacas Saccol. Sergeant Fábio Machado highlighted that the moment surprised everyone. “It was a situation that no one expected. Esse moment moved everyone,” he said.
- The team analyzed safety conditions before authorizing
- The truck driver asked to pray to feel better
- The prayer lasted a few minutes next to the black tarpaulin
- Bombeiros kept the area isolated during the act
Detalhes of the collision between motorcycle and truck
Polícia Rodoviária Federal investigates the dynamics of the accident. The motorcycle was traveling in the direction Cruz Alta to Santa Maria when it collided with the truck leaving the gas station. The impact happened on the afternoon of Saturday, May 16th.
The 74-year-old driver of the truck was not injured. Ele performed a breathalyzer test, which came back negative for alcohol. André Mimbacas Saccol suffered serious injuries and died at the scene.
BR-158 records an intense flow of heavy vehicles in the region. Cruz Alta is located in the northwest of Rio Grande do Sul and serves as a gateway for several commercial routes.
Perfil of the victim and activities in the transport sector
André Mimbacas Saccol was born to Santa Maria. Ele acted as a partner of Grupo Medianeira, a transport company. The businessman managed the company’s operations in Ijuí, Noroeste of Rio Grande of Sul.
Familiares and colleagues mourned the loss. The body was laid to rest on Sunday, May 17th. Depois, went to cremation on the same day.
Grupo Medianeira has consolidated operations in the logistics sector of Rio Grande do Sul. André Mimbacas Saccol contributed to the daily management of activities.
Emotional Reações marks emergency care
Sergeant Fábio Machado has responded to several incidents with serious victims throughout his career. Mesmo like that, he considered that scene different. “I think this reflects on everyone’s behavior, where everyone takes this as an example to try to improve their service to the community”, he commented.
Outros professionals present also noticed the gesture. A photographer reported that the truck driver got down on his knees asking for mercy. The image circulated on social media and generated demonstrations of commotion.
Equipes rescuers work under pressure in fatal accidents. Momentos reflection, as recorded there, appear punctually. Corpo of Bombeiros reinforces training to deal with the emotional aspect of these occurrences.
Investigação continues to clarify causes
Polícia Civil of Cruz Alta conducts the investigation work. Perícia technique analyzes the location and vehicles involved. Até At the moment, there is no conclusion about the factors that led to the collision.
The PRF advises drivers about the risks on BR-158. The highway requires extra attention when accessing stations and in sections with speed variations.
Testemunhas were heard. Imagens from the station’s security cameras can help reconstruct the facts. The investigation remains ongoing.