Councilor, wife and son die in accident on GO-206, in Goiás Councilor Shaylon Rodrigo Ribeiro, 43, Maria Júlia Miranda da Costa, 49, and their son Gabriel Miranda Costa Ribeiro, 12, died shortly after leaving a birthday party, according to the president of the Cachoeira Alta City Council, Renato Rosa da Silva. The family died in an accident on GO-206, in Quirinópolis, in the southwest region of Goiás. Shaylon had been a businessman and trader for 24 years, in Cachoeira Alta. The raid took place on Thursday night (4). According to the Fire Department, the car the family was in crashed head-on into a truck. According to the City Council, Shaylon had served as councilor since 2020. In 2022, he became interim mayor of the city and, in 2024, he was re-elected councilor. ✅ Click and follow the g1 GO channel on WhatsApp The businessman is from Cachoeira Alta and, in 2002, married Maria Júlia. She served as Housing Secretary. Gabriel is the couple's only child. Councilor Shaylon Rodrigo de Cachoeira Alta, his wife and son died in the accident. Disclosure/Fire Department READ ALSO: WHEN IT HAPPENED: Councilor, wife and son die in accident on GO-206 DEDICATED PROFESSIONAL: Businessman and former interim mayor: see who the councilman was who died in an accident with his wife and son VIDEO: Accident that killed councilman, wife and son left car destroyed Serious and dedicated professional According to the Municipal Council of Cachoeira Alta, the councilor performed his duties with success and distinction, revealing a serious, dedicated professional who is truly committed to the population of Cachoeira Alta. Shaylon was also vice-president of the Board of Directors of the Municipal Legislative Assembly, president of the Justice, Writing and Legislation Committee and rapporteur on the Finance and Budgets Committee. The Chamber also highlighted that, alongside his family, the councilor built a career marked by respect, friendship and the values ​​that have always guided his journey (see full note below). The president of PP-GO, Alexandre Baldy, said, in a statement, that Shaylon exercised his mandate with dedication, public spirit and commitment to the development of Cachoeira Alta (read the full note below). Accident According to the Fire Department, the truck was transporting chopped sugarcane. With the impact, the load fell onto the track and the trailer overturned. According to Sergeant Cristiano, the victims were trapped in the wreckage and the track was closed for hours. The truck driver was taken conscious by third parties to a hospital in Quirinópolis. As his name was not released, it was not possible to update his health status until the last update of this report. The sergeant also informed that a team from the Quirinópolis Scientific Police was called in for expert procedures and to investigate the dynamics of the accident. Councilor Shaylon Rodrigo de Cachoeira Alta, his wife and son died in the accident. Disclosure/Fire Department Note of condolence from the City Council The Cachoeira Alta City Council expresses its deepest regret at the death of Councilor Shaylon Rodrigo, his wife Maria Júlia and his son Gabriel. At this time of immense pain and consternation, the Municipal Legislative Branch expresses its solidarity with family, friends and the entire Cachoeirense community, who today mourns the departure of such dear and esteemed people. Shaylon Rodrigo leaves a legacy of dedication to public life, commitment to the population and relevant services provided to the municipality of Cachoeira Alta. Alongside his family, he built a career marked by respect, friendship and the values ​​that have always guided his journey. As a sign of respect and tribute, the Municipal Council of Cachoeira Alta joins in prayer, offering its most sincere condolences. Note from PP-GO The Progressive Party of Goiás (PP-GO) expresses its deep regret at the death of councilor Shaylon Rodrigo Ribeiro, his wife, Maria Júlia, and his son, Gabriel, victims of a tragic accident that occurred on GO-206, in the municipality of Quirinópolis. Shaylon exercised his mandate with dedication, public spirit and commitment to the development of Cachoeira Alta. In this moment of pain, Progressistas Goiás sympathizes with family and friends, praying to God for comfort in this irreparable loss. Alexandre Baldy President of Progressistas Goiás Cachoeira Alta City Council published a note on social media lamenting the death of the councilor and his family. Disclosure/Cachoeira Alta City Council 📱 See other news from the region on g1 Goiás. VIDEOS: latest news from Goiás