A 46-year-old motorcyclist is injured after fall in Ponta Grossa
A 46-year-old motorcyclist, injured in Ponta Grossa, fell while braking to avoid collision with a car in Vila Oficinas. Siate provided assistance.
A 46-year-old motorcyclist was injured after he suffered a motorcycle crash on Vila Oficinas, on Ponta Grossa. The occurrence was recorded at the intersection of Visconde streets of Rio Branco and Júlio Viana de Azevedo. Firefighters’ teams, through the Integrated Emergency Trauma Service (SIATE), were activated to provide relief to the victim.
According to local information, the incident was initially reported as an accident involving an automobile and a motorcycle. However, when the rescuers arrived at the address, it was found that there was no collision between the vehicles.
Motorcyclist falls while trying to avoid accident
According to the reports collected on the spot, the motorcyclist and a car followed the Viscount Street of Rio Branco, in the direction of the Workshops neighborhood.
At some point, the driver of the car would have signaled a conversion on the left to access Rua Júlio Viana de Azevedo.
The motorcyclist, who was performing an overtaking maneuver, realized the intention of the car to convert and activated the brakes in an attempt to avoid a collision.
During braking, the motorcycle lost stability, slipped and fell onto the track. Despite the scare, there was no contact between the motorcycle and the car.
The exact circumstances of the occurrence have not yet been confirmed by the authorities.
Victim received attention from Siate
After the fall, the 46-year-old suffered abrasions to his hand, elbow and left arm.
A Siate ambulance was moved to the intersection to perform the first visits to the motorcyclist.
According to the information gathered on the spot, the driver of the car stopped after the incident and spoke with the motorcyclist. He was subsequently released at the site.
At the time of care, there was no confirmation of the need to refer the victim to a hospital unit.
The occurrence draws attention to the care needed during conversions and overtaking on Ponta Grossa urban roads, especially at crossroads with vehicles moving.
