A tragic accident occurred on the Raposo Tavares Highway (SP-270) in Martinópolis, São Paulo, where a driver lost control of their vehicle and overturned. The accident happened at 11:37 AM on Saturday, October 14, on kilometer 528 of the highway. Witness reports and data from the São Paulo Transportation Agency (Artesp) suggest that the driver was traveling in the first lane when they crashed into a slope, leading to the vehicle's overturning.

Emergency services, including the Fire Department, responded promptly, transporting the driver to the local emergency room at 12:18 PM. Despite the efforts to save him, the driver succumbed to his injuries, with the declaration of death made approximately one hour later. The incident prompted the intervention of the Highway Police, who closed the access ramp to the highway to conduct their investigation and management of the scene, which remained blocked at the time of the latest updates.

Motorists are advised to avoid the closed access and continue on the SP-270 highway to reach the next available exit ramp. This unfortunate event highlights the ongoing issues related to road safety and driver control on highways, calling for increased awareness and precaution among drivers in the region.