In the early hours of Sunday, March 15, a drunk driver in Cornélio Procópio, Paraná, collided with pedestrians on the sidewalk in front of a snack bar, injuring three people. The victims were enjoying a night out when the driver, reportedly speeding, lost control of his vehicle. Security camera footage captured the reckless nature of the incident as the car sped through the streets and narrowly missed hitting other vehicles before impact.

According to the Military Police (PM-PR), after hitting the pedestrians, the vehicle continued its chaotic path, crashing into two traffic signs and a parked motorcycle before finally coming to a stop after colliding with a pickup truck. Emergency services promptly attended to the injured; two victims were taken to a hospital by the Integrated Emergency Trauma Care Service (Siate), while the third victim, who fainted, received care from the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu).

The police reported that the reckless driver was arrested at the scene of the incident. This event highlights the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol, not only endangering the driver but also innocent bystanders. Local authorities are expected to increase awareness and enforcement of drunk driving laws in response to this serious event, which serves as a reminder of the potential consequences of such behavior.