Feb 16 • 21:10 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Electrician dies after being hit by car driven by military sergeant in Caracaraí

An electrician in Brazil was killed after being struck by a car driven by a police sergeant.

José Misael Alves de Sousa, a 49-year-old electrician, tragically died early Monday morning after being hit by a car driven by a 37-year-old sergeant of the Military Police in Caracaraí, located in the southern region of Roraima, Brazil. Misael was riding his motorcycle at the time of the accident and was taken to the hospital in critical condition but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. The incident prompted two police reports to be filed, outlining the events leading up to the collision.

According to the police report, the accident occurred around 9:10 PM on Sunday night at the intersection of Rua Estelito Lopes and Avenida Bem Querer in the neighborhood of Nossa Senhora do Livramento. The sergeant involved in the incident claimed that the electrician suddenly crossed the street from right to left, which was stated to have caused the collision. Following the accident, the sergeant contacted the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu) to provide initial medical assistance to Misael, highlighting the urgency of the situation.

This incident raises concerns over road safety and the responsibilities of drivers, particularly those in positions of authority like military sergeants. The circumstances surrounding the accident will likely be investigated further to determine liability and ensure accountability, emphasizing the need for stricter measures to prevent such tragic events from occurring in the future. A community mourns the loss of Misael, showing the profound impact of the tragedy on local residents, as they await further developments in the investigation.

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