The son of former 19 -year -old star, 'Brain Dead' after Lorry crashed on his way to the first training session

The son of a former star of Brazil has been declared “brain dead” after being involved in a car accident on his way to training.

Pedro Severino, 19, was in the front passenger seat when the vehicle in which he was traveling crashed with a truck on a highway in Brazil.

The accident occurred at 5.21 on the morning of Monday, March 4, after which he took Severino to the hospital with a critical head injury.

He underwent neurosurgery at 10.50 am, in a procedure that was successful, but still remains in critical condition.

A doctor declared him “brain dead” later that night, but a second doctor must agree to be legally confirmed.

Severino is the son of former striker Lucas Severino, who played for the Brazilian Botafogo and Athletic Athletic.

The son of a former Brazilian star has been declared “brain dead” after being involved in a car accident on his way to training

Pedro Severino, 19, was in the front passenger seat when the vehicle in which he was traveling crashed with a truck on a highway in Brazil

Lucas played for Brazil with people like Ronaldinho and Lucio at the 2000 Summer Olympic Games, but never received a complete international limit.

Another footballer, Pedro Castro, 18, was in the back seat of the vehicle and was also taken to the hospital as a result.

The teenagers headed to the training center of their club in Atibaia, north of Sao Paulo, when the accident occurred.

Castro was discharged with minor wounds a few hours after arriving at the Hospital in American, Brazil.

Both drivers involved in the accident refused, but it was not found that they were under the influence of alcohol.

The players returned from Ribeirão Preto, where they had been seeing family members.

Severino played for the Red Bull Bragantino U20 team and led to its first training session with the club, which competes in the Brazil A. series.

A statement from the Municipal Hospital of Dr. Waldemar Tebaldi said: 'For brain death to be confirmed, the patient must undergo a clinical examination by two different doctors, with at least one hour among his evaluations, as well as an apnea test and other supplementary exams.

'This process could take up to 24 hours after the protocol began at 4:30 pm The hospital team is providing full support for the family during this difficult time.

A Red Bull Bragantino spokesman said: “Since he was informed of the incident, the club has been closely monitoring the status of the players and providing all the necessary support.”