Tragedy on Rodovia do Sol: Young Couple Hit While Changing Tire by Allegedly Drunk Driver
A heartbreaking accident onĀ Rodovia do SolĀ last week has left the local community stunned and mourning. The crash occurred when aĀ young couple, who had pulled over to fix aĀ flat tire, were struck by an oncoming vehicle.
Shocking Scene Unfolds
According to theĀ Military Police, the couple had stopped theirĀ Chevrolet CruzeĀ on the roadās shoulder. While they were attending to the issue, aĀ Chevrolet S10 pickupĀ came barreling toward them, hitting the parked vehicle.
Responding officers found aĀ chaotic and distressingĀ scene. TheĀ Fire DepartmentĀ was already assisting the victims when police arrived. Three individuals from the Cruze ā includingĀ IngridĀ and her brother ā were transported to local hospitals with injuries.
Suspected Drunk Driving
Police noted that theĀ S10ās driver showed clear signs of intoxicationĀ and wasĀ taken to the stationĀ for further investigation. However, by the time emergency teams reached the crash site, theĀ driver had already fled, raising additional questions about accountability and impairment.This devastating incident has intensified ongoing discussions aroundĀ road safety and drunk driving lawsĀ in the region.