Diones Coelho da Silva, the driver involved in the collision of actor Kayky Brito, has received significant financial support after venting on social media that he was shaken by the death and unable to work due to the accident that damaged his car . After the video went viral, a fundraising campaign was opened that quickly surpassed the R$100,000 mark. Additionally, App 99 unblocked the driver on its platform, after preventing him from continuing to work.
The app and the kitten
99 confirmed that the unlock occurred this Thursday morning (9/7). “99 clarifies that the driver Diones Coelho da Silva was unblocked this Thursday morning (07/09). He had been temporarily blocked due to the investigation of the accident in which he was involved”, reads the request.
Silva launched an online fundraiser with an initial goal of R$30,000, which would cover his expenses. The value quadrupled Thursday afternoon. The amount collected will be used to cover the repair costs of your 2023 Fiat Crono, the insurance deductible, monthly installments and family expenses.
Some celebrities contributed to the fundraising and its promotion, such as former Fazenda Deolane Bezerra and former BBB Laís Caldas.
Kayky Brito’s family speaks out
The family of the actor, who was in serious condition after the accident, also intervened and expressed gratitude to the driver for providing immediate assistance. “We also make public here, reiterating what was already said on the phone, our genuine gratitude to Diones Silva, a driver who was a true angel in Kayky’s life, providing him with immediate help, which certainly saved his life! It will be for Thank you always!”, they declared in a post on social media.
The state of health of Kayky Brito
According to the latest medical bulletin, the actor has shown no progress or regression in his condition. Kayky Brito suffered polytrauma and head trauma and is still in serious condition, according to information from the medical team.
The actor was hit in the early hours of Saturday (2/9), and the case is still under investigation. Security camera videos show that the actor ran from a dark spot to cross the busy Avenida Lúcio Costa, in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, without looking at the traffic.
The Military Police confirmed that Silva had not consumed alcohol at the time of the accident and provided immediate assistance to the victim.
Source: Terra
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