TERESINA, PIAUÍ, BRAZIL – OCTOBER 19, 2025 On Avenida Poty Velho, there was a collision between a stray cow and a motorcyclist. A 42-year-old man was riding at high speed, and when the cow stepped into his path, he could no longer react. Unfortunately, the crash cost him his life.
The cow remained seriously injured, sitting on the road, which local residents took advantage of. They killed the cow, quartered it, and took it home for meat. According to the animal protection authorities, this constitutes animal cruelty, and the police are currently investigating all involved.
The incident emphasizes that you must always account for unpredictable hazards on the road and adjust your speed accordingly. Traffic laws are mostly logical and primarily exist to protect your life and health. Don’t break them, stay alert, and stay safe!