The driver of the truck involved in the accident on BR-116, which resulted in the deaths of three people from Teresópolis, has been released by the Civil Police after giving his testimony. This incident occurred on the previous Saturday, and the driver suffered only minor injuries. Initially questioned at the Guapimirim Police Station, he will be responding to the legal proceedings while free.

The Civil Police have categorized the case as negligent homicide and bodily harm due to the operation of a motor vehicle. The Federal Highway Police (PRF) stated that the driver underwent an alcohol test, which returned negative results, suggesting he was not under the influence at the time of the incident. Investigations are ongoing, with authorities seeking final reports to clarify the specific cause of the tragic event.

The Mercedes Benz 710 truck, identified as the vehicle responsible for the pileup, has been confiscated and will undergo further forensic examinations. Witnesses have raised suspicions that a mechanical failure may have caused the truck to lose control and veer onto the highway, prompting further scrutiny into the vehicle's maintenance and safety features, raising concerns about road safety in that region of Brazil.