Diana Felix dos Santos Silva, a 25-year-old woman, tragically lost her life after being hit by a truck on the BR-232 highway in Caruaru, Pernambuco, on the morning of Tuesday, the 24th. According to the Federal Highway Police, the driver of the truck left the scene before law enforcement arrived. Eyewitness reports indicate that the truck may have been reversing in the shoulder area when it struck Silva, who was standing at the side of the road.

The incident occurred at kilometer 133 of the BR-232, a significant roadway in the region, raising concerns about traffic safety in the area. Silva was reportedly a local resident and worked as a manicurist in a nearby community. Witnesses gathered to watch the emergency response as law enforcement began their investigation into the accident, highlighting the local community's distress over the unfortunate event.

The fleeing of the driver is of particular concern, compounding the tragedy of the accident. Local authorities are likely to intensify their efforts to trace the driver responsible for the crash in hopes of holding them accountable for the fatal incident. This incident emphasizes the need for increased safety measures on highways to prevent similar occurrences in the future, particularly in populated areas.