Cyclist Jaiane Oliveira's tragic death investigated after race collision
A tragedy occurred during a cycling race in Brazil. Jaiane Oliveira, a 34-year-old competitor, has died after colliding with a sound truck just before the finish line. One of the speakers fell on her, causing a severe head injury. The woman leaves behind two orphaned children.
The tragedy occurred on 28 July during a cycling race in Baianopolis, Brazil. As reported by the portal ladbible.com, the incident happened just before the finish line when 34-year-old cyclist Jaiane Oliveira collided with the sound truck.
One of the speakers fell directly on her as a result of the collision. One of the competitors also fell down but got up shortly after and reached the finish line on her own. In a recording that surfaced online, a group of people can be seen trying to help Oliveira, who was lying on the road.
The injured cyclist was transported to hospital. Unfortunately, despite the doctors' efforts, she could not be saved. Jaiane Oliveira leaves behind two orphaned children.
Brazil. Cyclist died just before the finish line. An investigation is ongoing
As reported by The Sun, the Brazilian police are investigating the accident. Law enforcement officers must check why the truck from which the speaker fell was in that location. According to one hypothesis, Oliveira had to make a manoeuvre before the finish line because one of her rivals was too close to her. Is this true? Investigators will certainly determine what happened.
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The organisers of the cycling race expressed their condolences to the family of the 34-year-old. As they wrote, Jaiane's death leaves a huge void in their hearts. The cyclist's funeral was extremely emotional. Dozens of athletes from this sport took part in it. They paid tribute to the deceased by participating in the procession that followed the woman's coffin. Then they stood guard at her grave.
Numerous comments also appeared under the cyclist's photos on social media. Users express their grief over the tragic death of the 34-year-old cyclist. They still cannot understand how the accident occurred on the race track.
