Driver loses control of car in curve, hits bus stop and passenger dies on highway in SC
A 19-year-old woman died in a car accident in Santa Catarina, Brazil, when the vehicle she was in hit a bus stop after the driver lost control.
On Saturday night, a tragic accident occurred in Jaborá, in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil, where a 19-year-old passenger named Gislaine Frigo de Souza lost her life after the car she was in collided with a bus stop. The vehicle, driven by a 22-year-old male driver, veered off the road and struck the bus stop situated at the edge of the SC-A467A highway at about 7 PM. Emergency services were alerted, but unfortunately, the young woman succumbed to her injuries at the scene.
The driver sustained minor injuries and was subsequently treated by the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu) before being taken to Hospital Santa Terezinha in Joaçaba. This accident highlights severe concerns regarding road safety, particularly when it involves young drivers who may not have sufficient experience handling a vehicle under challenging conditions. The police have initiated an investigation into the incident to determine the precise cause of the crash.
In the wake of this accident, the involvement of both the police and the Legal Medical Institute (IML) is critical as they work to conduct an investigation and recover the victim's body. The community is left mourning the loss of a young life, prompting discussions about road safety measures to prevent future tragedies. The case exemplifies the dangers present on Brazilian roads, especially on highways where adherence to safety regulations is paramount.