A tragic accident occurred on the Antônio Romano Schincariol Highway in Tatuí, São Paulo, where a man was fatally struck by a vehicle on the night of Sunday, October 15. The driver, unable to brake in time, hit the pedestrian directly, resulting in severe injuries that the victim could not survive. Emergency services were promptly alerted, and the technical forensic team conducted an investigation at the scene while the body was subsequently taken by a funeral service.

According to the State Agency for Transport of São Paulo (Artesp), the incident happened at kilometer 118 of the highway heading towards Piracicaba. While the accident led to the temporary closure of the shoulder for safety reasons, there were no reports of significant traffic congestion as a result of the incident. This incident highlights the ongoing safety concerns on busy highways in Brazil, particularly the dangers faced by pedestrians who may inadvertently find themselves in harm's way.

Local news outlets, including G1, reported on this tragic event to inform the community about the risks associated with highway travel, especially during nighttime conditions. The continued attention to road safety measures is crucial to preventing similar accidents in the future, and it underscores the need for drivers to remain vigilant at all times, particularly in areas where pedestrians are at risk of crossing highways.