BRAZILIAN starlet Pedro Severino has heartbreakingly been declared “brain dead” after being involved in an accident, it’s been claimed.
The 19-year-old was riding in the front passenger seat when the vehicle taking him training collided with a lorry on a Brazilian motorway.
Pedro is the son of former Brazil star Lucas Severino[/caption]
The Red Bull Bragantino U20 star was immediately taken to the hospital with a critical head injury after the crash, which happened at 5:21am.
Severino – the son of former Brazil star Lucas – underwent successful neurosurgery a few hours late but is still in a critical condition.
But a doctor has sadly declared him “brain dead”, although a second must agree with the assessment before its legal confirmation.
A spokesperson for Red Bull Bragantino said: “Since being informed of the incident, the club has been closely monitoring the players’ condition and providing all the necessary support.”
A statement from the Dr Waldemar Tebaldi Municipal Hospital said: ‘For brain death to be confirmed, the patient must undergo a clinical exam by two different doctors.
“With at least an hour between their assessments, as well as an apnoea test and other supplementary exams.
“This process could take up to 24 hours after the protocol was started at 4:30pm.
“The hospital team is providing full support to the family during this difficult time.”
Fellow footballer Pedro Castro was in the back seat of the car and was also taken to the hospital.
He was, thankfully, discharged with minor injuries.
Breathalyser tests were conducted on both drivers, who were found not to be under the influence of alcohol.
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