The striker Pedro Severino19, from the base of Red Bull Bragantino, is considered to be irreversible after car accident at dawn on Tuesday (03/04), on the Anhanguera Highway, at the time of Americana (SP). The press office of the Walder Tebaldi Municipal Hospital, from Americana, reported on Tuesday night the opening of the “procedures to confirm the brain death” of the player. He suffered head trauma.
Pedro Severino was revealed by Botafogo-SP and had been loaned to Bragantino five days ago. The serious accident occurred at 5:20 am (Brasília time), while the player was heading for Atibaia (SP), where he would perform the first training for the new club. Severino was in the front passenger seat. The car, a Nissan/Sentra, crashed into the back of a truck, a Mercedes-Benz/Axor.
Midfielder Pedro Castro, 18, a friend of Pedro Severino and also from Bragantino base, was along with the vehicle, in the back seat. He suffered minor injuries and has been discharged.
Also according to the State Highway Police, the drivers of the car and truck, both not publicly identified, did the alcohol test, which did not find the influence of alcohol. There is no information if they were injured.
Both were off in Ribeirão Preto (SP), where they have family members.
Pedro Severino (19), Bragantino player, was seriously injured after car hit an Anhanguera truck
Young man suffered head trauma and is in serious condition, another 18 player, had minor injuries. Accident was at the time of Americana.
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Pedro Severino: Who is
Pedro Severino is the son of former player Lucas Severino, who was also a striker and acted for clubs such as Athletico-PR and Corinthians, reaching the Brazilian team at the Sydney Olympics in 2000.
Pedro, like the father, is a breed of Botafogo-SP. Despite being hired for Braga’s base category, the attacker was already considered as reality. In 2024, he even played an official competition – the Paulista Cup, being the top scorer of Botafogo -SP.
Pedro Severino, is the son of Lucas Severino, striker who had passed at Athletico, Corinthians, FC Tokyo and others.
The young man followed his father’s footsteps, being revealed by Botafogo-SP, and 5 days ago he had hit Bragantino on loan. 😭
— Central do Braga (@CentralDoBrega)
Still last year, he made nine goals in 21 games in the Paulista U-20 Championship and a goal in the São Paulo Junior Football Cup. Already this year, in Copinha, also scored a goal.
With the highlight obtained, he entered the sights of Bragantino, which obtained loan from Botafogo-SP until January 2026, with 50% of the economic rights set. Your contract with the boot is valid until December 2027.
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Pedro Severino: State of Health
The press office of the Walder Tebaldi Municipal Hospital of Americana, in the interior of São Paulo, announced on Tuesday night the opening of the “procedures to confirm the brain death” of Pedro Severino.
Severino was referred to the hospital shortly after the accident. Urgently, he underwent surgery due to the head trauma he suffered in the crash.
“After strict assessment and following all medical protocols, Dr. Waldemar Tebaldi Municipal Hospital informs the opening of procedures for the confirmation of the 19-year-old’s brain death, victim of tragic accident on Anhanguera Highway, on Tuesday (4).
In order to confirm brain death, in addition to clinical examination, which should be performed by two different doctors, with a minimum interval of one hour between the first and second, the patient should undergo an apnea test and complementary exams. This procedure may last up to 24 hours after the protocol opened, which took place at 4:30 pm.
The municipal hospital staff is providing all possible support for the family. “
Pedro Severino: Official Note of Bragantino
“Red Bull Bragantino informs that he became aware of the accident involving athletes Pedro Castro and Pedro Severino, from the under-20 team.
The players were returning from the time off to present the club when the vehicle they were involved in a collision with a trailer. None of them were in the direction.
From the moment it was notified of what happened, Red Bull Bragantino has closely followed the situation of athletes, providing all the necessary support.
We follow in contact, awaiting updates. “
Pedro Severino: Official Note of Botafogo-SP
“Botafogo Futebol SA informs that it has learned of the accident suffered by striker Pedro Severino, 19, revealed in the club’s base categories and was recently loaned to Red Bull Bragantino.
The accident occurred around 5:20 am, when the car where the player was collided with a trailer.
Tricolor is in contact with Pedro Severino’s relatives and also with Red Bull Bragantino following the whole situation.
At this time, we wish forces and ask for all prayers for Pedro Severino
Our thoughts are with Pedro Severino “.
At this time, we wish forces and ask for all prayers for Pedro Severino
Our thoughts are with Pedro Severino.
– Botafogo Futebol S/A (@botafogofsa)
