A 38-year-old former lieutenant of the Brazilian Army was arrested in Campo Grande, Mato Grosso do Sul, after hitting a 32-year-old pedestrian and fleeing without giving assistance. The incident took place early on Sunday morning, and the pedestrian was later rescued by the Emergency Mobile Care Service and taken to a local hospital with suspected mild cranial trauma. Authorities were notified about the incident shortly after, allowing them to track down the suspect.

The Military Command of the West released a statement confirming that the suspect had previously worked as a teacher at the Military College and had resigned from the army in 2021. This context adds an extra layer to the incident, as it highlights the actions of a person with a military background, raising questions about responsibility and accountability.

Following the incident, the Police Traffic Battalion (BPMTran) received information regarding the suspect's location and was able to apprehend her shortly after. The quick response from the authorities likely mitigated further risk to pedestrians in the area and emphasizes the importance of swift law enforcement actions in hit-and-run cases, particularly those involving previously respected figures like military personnel.