Man is run over by pickup truck and driver flees without providing assistance in Raiar do Sol
A 36-year-old man was injured after being hit by a pickup truck in Boa Vista, Brazil, with the driver fleeing the scene without assisting him.
In the early hours of Sunday, October 8, a 36-year-old man was injured when he was struck by a white pickup truck, likely a Fiat Toro, in the Raiar do Sol neighborhood of Boa Vista, Brazil. The incident occurred around 1:59 AM as the man was at the edge of the street after leaving a nearby snack bar. Witnesses reported that the driver did not stop to assist the victim after the collision.
Emergency services were dispatched to the scene, and the victim was treated for suspected cranial trauma but was reported to have stable vital signs. His health status following the accident has not been disclosed. He was transported to the Hospital Geral de Roraima (HGR) for further medical evaluation and care.
As of the latest reports, police have not yet identified the driver of the pickup truck, raising concerns over hit-and-run incidents in the area. Such events pose a significant risk to pedestrian safety and underscore the need for increased awareness and responsibility among drivers regarding their obligations to assist victims in accidents.