Public servant dies after crashing motorcycle into a semi-truck stopped in the middle of a highway, in Paraná

Motorcycle rider dies after crashing into stopped truck Public servant Albino Josiel de Souza, 41, died after suffering a motorcycle accident this Wednesday (24) on PR-438 in Fernandes Pinheiro, in the central region of Paraná. According to the State Highway Police (PRE), he crashed into the rear of a semi-truck that suffered a mechanical breakdown and stopped in the middle of the lane. ✅ Follow the g1 Ponta Grossa and region channel on WhatsApp The accident happened around 7:30 AM at km 1 of the highway, right after a curve. Albino Josiel de Souza was 41 years old Reproduction/Social Media In the truck were the driver, 44, and a passenger, 24. Neither was injured, and their names were not released. Albino Josiel de Souza had been working as a road machinery operator at the Fernandes Pinheiro City Hall since 2022. The Municipality lamented the public servant's passing in a statement and decreed three days of official mourning. "It is with deep sorrow that the Municipality of Fernandes Pinheiro announces the passing of public servant Albino Josiel de Souza, which occurred this Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Albino had dedicated his work to the municipality as a road machinery operator since June 20, 2022. In this moment of pain, the Municipal Administration sympathizes with family, friends, and colleagues, expressing sincere condolences for the loss. As a sign of respect and dismay, Mayor Oziel Neivert has decreed Three Days of Official Mourning throughout the municipal territory". Albino's wake is being held at the Bom Jesus Chapel in Rebouças, a city located about 30 km from Fernandes Pinheiro. The burial is scheduled for 2:00 PM this Thursday (25), at the municipal cemetery. Read also: Horse with wool 'sweater', thermometers at -4.8ºC: Paraná breaks cold record with frosts for the second consecutive day Public tender: Ponta Grossa City Hall opens 158 positions with salaries of up to R$ 14.7 thousand Mega-Sena: Seven bets from Paraná hit 5 numbers and win prizes Most watched videos on g1 Paraná: Read more news from the region on g1 Campos Gerais e Sul