Participant Dies in World Police & Fire Games

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policecar630x290Brazilian athlete dies in bicycle crash at the World Police and Fire Games during an event held in Prince William County.

July 2 at 12:20 p.m., investigators from the Prince William County Police Crash Investigation Unit responded to Prince William Forest Park located in Triangle to investigate a crash involving multiple bicyclists participating in an event for the 2015 World Police & Fire Games.

Carlos Silva, 48, of Brazil died in the accident. Two others identified as a 43-year-old man and a 44-year-old man sustained serious injuries. 

According to Prince William spokesperson, Officer Jonathan Perok, the investigation revealed that while traveling downhill, one of the bicyclists sustained a front tire blowout. The crash caused a chain reaction collision with other bicyclists.

Of those bicyclists, three of the participants sustained severe injuries and were taken to INOVA hospital in Annandale for treatment. One of the injured athletes died at the hospital at 5 p.m. Thursday. The remaining two bicyclists are in critical condition.

The incident occurred on a closed cycling course on Scenic Drive near Turkey Run Road along the roadway within the park. All bicyclists were wearing proper safety equipment at the time of the crash.  

Members of the Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue had been standing by at the event and rendered immediate aid. In addition, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department and two off-duty Fairfax County police officers watching the event also supported and provided aid.

Acting Prince William County Police Chief, Major Steve Thompson said, “On behalf of the Prince William County Police Department, I want to express my sincere condolences to the family of the deceased athlete, Carlos Silva.Our thoughts and prayers are with the other injured athletes, fellow teammates, and the public safety family throughout the world.” 

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