Three Killed in Head-On Crash on BR-277 While Sharing BlaBlaCar Ride

Overview

• The crash occurred in the early hours of Tuesday on BR-277 in Fernandes Pinheiro when the car carrying three people struck a truck head-on during heavy rain.
• The three people in the car were identified as Daniele Borges de Souza Lima, 41; Amanda Marcondes de Oliveira, 26; and Demetrio Moreno, 38, and their families have held or scheduled funerals or cremation.
• Authorities report the truck driver was uninjured and initial findings by the investigating delegate indicate the car driver lost control before the collision.
• BlaBlaCar issued condolences, said it is cooperating with investigators and is in contact with the victims’ families to offer support.
• The Polícia Civil inquiry remains open with investigators examining weather, vehicle control and other factors, and the case could prompt closer scrutiny of safety practices for long-distance carpool trips.