Woman dies after being run over by a cart racing illegally on a beach in Brazil

Thalita Danielle Hoshino died after being run over by a cart while riding her bike on the coast of São Paulo, Brazil. The accident occurred on Sunday (23).

Thalita Danielle Hoshino, 38, died on Tuesday (25) after being hospitalized for two days. She was run over by a cart participating in an illegal race on Sunday (23). The incident occurred on the coast of São Paulo, Brazil.

The victim’s friend, Gabriela Ferreira Neves de Andrade, who was with her at the time of the accident, tried to warn her about the presence of a car and asked her to move aside.

Thalita swerved toward the sea on the beach when her friend reported that two cars, a horse, and two carts passed by them at high speed. Gabriela heard a loud impact noise and saw that her friend had been hit.

The victim was taken to the hospital where it was confirmed that she suffered a traumatic brain injury. She passed away after two days in the hospital.

Gabriela stated that it was an illegal race because the drivers were speeding. One of the drivers told the police that he didn’t notice the cyclist.

+Watch the video of one of the cart races

The case’s detective, Arilson Veras Brandão, said he needs to investigate witness reports, the severity of the injuries, and the behavior of the cart driver to decide on the indictment.

According to the Brazilian newspaper O Globo, illegal cart races are common in the region where Thalita’s accident occurred. Videos on social media show several instances of races between drivers on the beach.

This practice has been taking place for at least 10 years on the beaches of Gaivota and Taninguá, in São Paulo’s coast. The races are organized biweekly and attract a large audience, up to 300 people.

In 2021, a cart driver ran over and killed a dog and injured an elderly woman. Authorities set up barriers and concrete tubes to prevent the races, but they were removed by the attendees.

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