Feb 10 • 16:30 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Father of baby who fell from moving car did not have a license, police say

A father in Sorocaba, Brazil, was found to be driving without a license when his baby fell from a moving vehicle after he lost control during a conflict following a bar fight.

In Sorocaba, São Paulo, a tragic incident occurred when a baby fell out of a moving car driven by the child's father, who was reportedly unlicensed. This happened late on Sunday night after the father fled the scene of a bar brawl. As he took a sharp curve, the rear door of the car opened, leading to the baby tumbling onto the asphalt, an event captured by a security camera. Fortunately, a motorcyclist stopped to assist the child after the accident.

The situation escalated from a bar fight, which involved various men, and the police indicated that the car was also unlicensed. The police were unable to conduct a breathalyzer test immediately as the father required medical attention. However, a toxicology test was performed, and results are expected within 30 days to determine if any substances were involved in the father's reckless driving. The mother's reaction has not been documented yet, but the authorities are investigating the full circumstances of the incident.

This incident raises serious questions about road safety, parental responsibility, and the legal repercussions for driving without a license, especially in situations that could endanger a child. The local community is likely to react strongly to this event, which has been notably shocking given the circumstances surrounding the father's actions prior to the accident.

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