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Cyclist, 71, killed in hit-and-run near Várzea Grande
Elpidio Martins, 71, died after a vehicle hit him while he was riding his bicycle on Thursday night.
The crash happened near the Trevo do Lagarto in Várzea Grande, in Brazil's Mato Grosso state.
The driver fled without stopping to help and has not been identified.
Emergency responders found Martins dead when they arrived.
His body was taken to the Medical-Legal Institute for examination.
Authorities are investigating how the crash happened and are trying to identify the vehicle and driver.
Elpidio Martins, 71, died after being hit by a vehicle while riding his bicycle in Várzea Grande on Thursday night.
The driver fled without helping him and has not been identified.
The crash happened near Trevo do Lagarto, reportedly in front of Hotel Marion Pantanal.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances and seeking to identify the vehicle and driver.
- Who
- Elpidio Martins, 71, was killed. The driver has not been identified.
- What
- A vehicle hit Martins as he rode his bicycle, and the driver fled without helping him.
- When
- Thursday night, October 15.
- Where
- Near Trevo do Lagarto in Várzea Grande, in front of Hotel Marion Pantanal, according to preliminary information.
- Why
- Not stated
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Martins was hit by a vehicle while riding his bicycle near Trevo do Lagarto.
A rescue team arrived and confirmed that Martins had died.
His body was taken to the Legal Medical Institute for an autopsy and identification.
Authorities began investigating and seeking to identify the vehicle and driver.
- Victim
- Elpidio Martins, 71
- Location
- Near Trevo do Lagarto, Várzea Grande
- Time
- Thursday night, October 15
- Driver
- Fled without helping; not identified
- Investigation
- Authorities are seeking to identify the vehicle and driver