Quick Summary
- 1A tragic traffic accident occurred on the GO-334 highway in Rubiataba during the early hours of Thursday, January 1, resulting in the deaths of three young men.
- 2The collision involved a pickup truck and a passenger car.
- 3According to the Fire Department, two of the victims died at the scene of the accident, while a third was rescued alive but succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
- 4The victims were identified as Gabriel Jacob de Oliveira, 19, Alan Lima Borba, 21, and Luís Paulo, 17.
Quick Summary
A fatal traffic accident occurred on the GO-334 highway in Rubiataba during the early hours of Thursday, January 1, claiming the lives of three young men. The crash involved a collision between a pickup truck and a passenger vehicle.
Emergency services from the Corpo de Bombeiros arrived at the scene shortly after the incident. Two of the occupants of the passenger car were pronounced dead immediately. A third victim was extracted from the vehicle and transported to a local medical facility but could not be saved. The victims were identified as Gabriel Jacob de Oliveira, 19, Alan Lima Borba, 21, and Luís Paulo, 17.
Three individuals inside the pickup truck—a couple and their 11-year-old daughter—sustained only light injuries. The cause of the accident has not been released to the public. The Polícia Civil has taken over the investigation to determine the dynamics of the crash.
The Collision and Emergency Response
The accident took place on the GO-334 highway in the municipality of Rubiataba. The crash happened during the early hours of Thursday, January 1, involving a pickup truck and a car.
According to reports, the impact was severe. The Corpo de Bombeiros confirmed that two young men died at the crash site immediately following the collision. A third victim, initially found alive, was rescued by emergency crews. However, despite medical intervention, this victim died shortly after arriving at the hospital.
Following the rescue operations, the Polícia Científica arrived at the location. They were tasked with carrying out the necessary legal procedures to document the scene and preserve evidence for the ongoing inquiry.
"De acordo com ela, eles tiveram apenas ferimentos leves."— Familiar das vítimas
Victim Identities and Injuries
The three deceased victims were identified as young men from the region. The individuals were named as Gabriel Jacob de Oliveira, age 19, Alan Lima Borba, age 21, and Luís Paulo, age 17.
While the occupants of the passenger car suffered fatal injuries, those inside the pickup truck survived. A relative of the victims stated that three people were traveling in the pickup truck. This group consisted of a couple and their 11-year-old daughter. The relative confirmed that the family members in the truck sustained only minor injuries.
Investigation and Funeral Arrangements
The Polícia Civil is currently leading the investigation into the crash. Authorities have not yet released specific details regarding the dynamics of the accident or what may have caused it.
Funeral arrangements have been announced for two of the victims. According to the funeral home, the body of Gabriel Jacob will be waked in Rubiataba on the night of Thursday, January 1, with his burial scheduled for Friday, January 2. The body of Alan Lima is scheduled to be buried on the same day.
As of the latest reports, the family and friends of Luís Paulo had not yet released information regarding his wake or burial services.
Frequently Asked Questions
The accident occurred on the GO-334 highway in Rubiataba.
Three young men died.
Yes, three people in the pickup truck—a couple and their 11-year-old daughter—suffered minor injuries.
