A Brazilian court has ruled against the release of João Paulo Rocha do Nascimento, the driver involved in a serious incident where he hit physiotherapist Thiago Dias Camilo on February 15 in Palmas. The presiding judge, Etelvina Maria Sampaio Felipe, emphasized key factors such as the driver's intoxication, his flight from the scene without providing assistance, and his criminal history in justifying the denial of his Habeas Corpus request.

The incident left Camilo, 39, in grave condition with severe injuries and a cranial trauma. He was riding his motorcycle when he was struck by João Paulo's vehicle. Emergency services, specifically the Mobile Emergency Service (Samu), arrived promptly and transported Camilo to the General Hospital of Palmas (HGP) where he was reported to be unconscious. The severity of his condition and the circumstances surrounding the accident have raised significant concerns in the community about road safety and driver accountability.

In a troubling turn, João Paulo attempted to escape from the scene but was apprehended at a nearby gas station by the Metropolitan Guard. Reports indicate that he resisted arrest and had to be restrained. Notably, he was already serving a sentence under electronic monitoring, indicating a troubling pattern of behavior that raises alarm over road safety regulations and the effectiveness of monitoring systems in curbing criminal activity related to driving offenses.