In Americana, São Paulo, tragedy struck as a second teenager, Lídia Moraes Aguiar, aged 15, succumbed to injuries sustained in a car accident that occurred on Wednesday, October 18. The vehicle Lídia was in crashed into a pole, resulting in severe trauma that led to her hospitalization in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit of the Municipal Hospital of Americana, where she unfortunately did not survive. This incident follows a separate tragic outcome the day before when another 15-year-old, Maria Eduarda de Souza Almeida, was also killed in the same crash; she was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.

Both young girls were students at Etec Polivalente in Americana, with Lídia studying Human Resources and Maria Eduarda in Administration. The local school expressed their condolences through public statements, offering support and mourning the loss of their students. The deaths of these two teenagers highlight the dire consequences of road traffic accidents, particularly involving young drivers and passengers, raising concerns about road safety measures in the area and the need for awareness among teenagers about safe driving practices.

This tragic event has brought the community together in grief, with calls for improved road safety and discussions about the responsibilities of young drivers and their passengers. As investigations into the circumstances of the crash continue, the local authorities and schools are likely to implement further educational programs aimed at promoting safe driving behaviors among youth, emphasizing the importance of safety protocols when traveling in vehicles, particularly for those of a younger age group.