A grave accident occurred on Avenida Washington Luís in Águas da Prata, São Paulo, claiming the life of a truck driver on the afternoon of Monday (9). The driver was transporting carrots when his truck lost control and struck three parked cars. His identity has not been disclosed, raising concerns among local residents and authorities about road safety in the area.

According to the firefighters from São João da Boa Vista, it is suspected that the truck driver suffered a sudden health issue which led to the loss of control. Witnesses reported that the truck collided with a palm tree before hitting the stationary vehicles, causing significant damage and raising alarms regarding vehicular safety standards and emergency response preparedness.

Emergency services, including the Military Police, forensic teams, and the Fire Department, responded promptly to the scene to manage the situation, conduct investigations, and provide assistance. This tragic incident has sparked conversations about the need for stricter regulations on commercial driving and health checks for drivers to prevent such accidents in the future.