Tragic roadside collision in Rodovia do Sol.
Last week, a young couple’s routine roadside repair turned into a nightmare in Rodovia do Sol.

Ingrid and her brother had pulled their Chevrolet Cruze over to the side of the road to change a flat tire when a speeding Chevrolet S10 pickup truck struck their parked car.

The impact scattered debris across the highway, forcing passersby to rush to help.

Chaos and a rescue operation.
Firefighters arrived at the scene minutes later, finding the couple and a third passenger injured and trapped in the wreckage. Military police secured the area, while paramedics worked to stabilize the victims. All three were transported to nearby hospitals – two with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, and one with a severe injury.

The driver fled, suspected of being under the influence of alcohol.
Investigating officers quickly determined that the driver of the S10 was clearly intoxicated. However, the driver fled before officers could apprehend him. Police are currently analyzing surveillance footage and witness statements as part of an urgent search to locate and charge the suspect with drunk driving and leaving the scene of an accident.

A community protest and a call for action.
The accident has reignited local debates about road safety and drunk driving enforcement. Residents are calling for stricter patrols on the busy highway and harsher penalties for those responsible. As the couple begins their long recovery, authorities emphasize that anyone who witnesses suspicious driving behavior must report it immediately—otherwise, another road accident could end in tragedy.