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Deadly Spate of Road Crashes Across Brazil Triggers Criminal Probes

Police confirmed multiple deaths nationwide and opened investigations into hit‑and‑run, licensing issues and irregular transport.

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Overview

  • A bus–truck head‑on crash on BR‑386 in São José do Herval killed the bus driver, left the trucker seriously injured and briefly closed the highway, according to the PRF.
  • In Itaúna (MG), a 36‑year‑old motorcyclist died on MG‑431 after an attempted overtake led to a fall and he was run over by an oncoming truck, with forensics concluding work and the road reopened.
  • Security video in Unaí (MG) showed a 90‑year‑old pedestrian struck on a crosswalk; police identified the vehicle owner and say the driver at the wheel had an expired license and fled after initial assistance.
  • On SE‑230 in Siriri (SE), two people on motorcycles died in a crash with a car whose driver fled and abandoned the vehicle, with the state highway police and IML called to the scene.
  • In São Paulo state, a truck driver died in a rollover on SP‑281 and two suspects were arrested on suspicion of looting the cargo, with the stolen items recovered by police.