And 48-year-old man died this Sunday after have an accident with his motorcycle in the Ruta 3in the department of Saint Josephand generated Shock in two local football clubs of those who were close to him.
José Osorio, deputy chief of the departmental police, told local media Visión Ciudadana that The incident occurred at kilometer 89 of the aforementioned highway.where the motorcyclist He lost control and hit “with a protection” located on the side of the road.
As a result of the impact, the man died at the scene.
The authorities were able to establish that it was Gerardo Alfredo Yanes Machinwho was known in the department for having played in the football club Institución Atlética Río Negro.
The team expressed their condolences on social media, where they wrote: “We regret to inform you of the death of Mr. Gerardo Alfredo Yanes Machín, former player and fan of our Institution.. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends.”
That afternoon the team faced River Plate of San Josean institution that also regretted the tragic episode and recalled that The deceased is the father of a player in his ranks“Our Club deeply regrets the death of Mr. Gerardo Yanez, a close friend of our institution and father of Avril, a player of our Club,” they posted.