Sertões International Rally: Tunico Maciel dies after motorcycle accident on Saturday in Maranhão | motor

Tunico was even transported by helicopter to the airport in the capital São Luis, from where he went to the UDI Hospital, but he could not resist his injuries and died on Monday morning. The organization of the event issued a statement on the death of the pilot, two-time champion in the motorcycle category.

“With immense sadness, the Sertões receives the news of the death of the pilot Tunico Maciel, on the morning of this Monday, 11/09/2020, at the UDI Hospital, in São Luis (MA). The two-time race champion did not resist the injuries sustained in accident in the last special Sertões 2020. To our family, co-workers and closest friends in Tunico, our solidarity and our prayers. The Sertões Family is in mourning. “

Accident and rescue on Saturday

The first to arrive at the scene of the accident was the pilot Ricardo Martins, who activated the rescue procedures. The medical team arrived and performed first aid. Tunico was transferred by helicopter to the UDI Hospital Center, in São Luis (MA), where he is being evaluated by the local medical team.

Consult the medical report published on the day of the accident:

“The Sertões medical director released the 1st medical bulletin on the rescue of the motorcyclist Tunico Maciel. I am here to report on the motorcycle accident of Mr. Antonio Luiz Maciel Filho, Sertões competitor. Medical team on time, with one min.

Difficult access due to high vegetation. I needed a truck of approximately 500 m; was assisted by the technical team. Undergo on-site clinical examinations, followed by intubation to protect the airways. Total service of 10 min, with subsequent 37 min air trip to São Luís International Airport.