A devastating accident on Rodovia do Sol has claimed the lives of a young couple, leaving their loved ones and the wider community in shock and mourning.
The tragic incident occurred early in the morning when the couple pulled over to the side of the road to fix a flat tire on their Chevrolet Cruze.
While attending to the issue, they were struck by a Chevrolet S10 pickup truck that collided with their parked vehicle.
According to reports from the Military Police, the impact was severe.
Emergency responders arrived quickly to find a chaotic and heartbreaking scene.
The Fire Department was already on-site providing first aid.
Among the injured were three passengers from the Cruze,
including a young woman identified as Ingrid and her brother, both of whom were rushed to local hospitals with injuries.
Tragically, the couple did not survive.
Authorities believe the driver of the S10 was under the influence of alcohol.
Witnesses described the individual as visibly impaired
, yet by the time police and paramedics arrived, the driver had already fled the scene.
Law enforcement is continuing their investigation and searching for the suspect,
raising serious questions about accountability and the consequences of driving under the influence.
This heartbreaking loss has reignited public outcry over road safety and drunk driving enforcement.
Local officials and community members are calling for stricter laws and harsher penalties
, hoping that greater awareness and action can prevent similar tragedies in the future.
As families grieve and the community reflects on this senseless loss,
the names and faces behind the headlines serve as a painful reminder that behind every statistic is a story cut short.