Kamayo Aguiar Veloso Petit, a lawyer from Brazil, was released on bail of R$ 8,100 after being suspected of running over and killing vendor Maria das Graças da Silva on BR-343. The incident occurred when Petit’s car veered off the road and struck a stall where Silva was selling goods, resulting in her immediate death. Local residents were so enraged by the incident that they attempted to lynch him, requiring intervention by law enforcement to ensure his safety while he was taken into custody and later during his release.

According to delegate Herdeson Bernardo, Petit has been charged with homicide culposo, which applies when there is no intent to kill. A breathalyzer test conducted on Petit showed no signs of alcohol consumption, and the authorities are continuing to investigate the case. Additional details about the accident indicated that another person was struck but only sustained minor injuries, which adds layers of complexity to how the incident is perceived by the community.

The events following the accident highlight significant societal tensions in the locality, showcasing the community's anger towards perceived injustices in legal proceedings, especially following a tragedy that involved loss of life. It raises essential discussions about road safety, legal accountability for accidents, and community response to crime in Brazil, stressing the importance of adequate measures by law enforcement to handle volatile situations that can arise from tragic occurrences such as this one.