A devastating accident on CE-060 highway in Ceará, Brazil, claimed the lives of three family members on Sunday, July 16, 2023. According to the Ceará Military Fire Department and TV Verdes Mares, the victims were identified as Hérida Nascimento da Silva, Sebastião Cícero Gomes, and their 3-year-old son, Miguel. The family, from Várzea Alegre, was en route to Juazeiro do Norte for a medical appointment.
The vehicle was found submerged in a five-meter-deep stream near Sítio Piripiri, between Caririaçu and Juazeiro do Norte. Rescue teams recovered the bodies, confirming no survivors. Preliminary reports suggest the driver lost control, though the exact cause remains under investigation.
This tragedy has deeply shaken the Várzea Alegre and Cariri communities. Vigils and memorials have been held, and emotional support is being offered to grieving relatives. Officials are evaluating the CE-060 highway for potential safety improvements, especially in hazardous rural areas.
The family’s loss underscores the importance of road safety and infrastructure maintenance. Community members remember Hérida, Sebastião, and Miguel as loving and devoted—a tragic end to a journey taken out of care and love.
