Feb 25 • 12:50 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

Wanted by Justice involved in an accident, tries to flee, but ends up arrested at a toll plaza on SP-425

A 37-year-old man wanted for child support debts was arrested at a toll plaza in Indiana, SP, after attempting to flee the scene of an accident.

A man aged 37 was apprehended in Indiana, São Paulo, following a traffic accident on the Assis Chateaubriand Highway (SP-425) where he attempted to escape from the authorities. The individual had been actively sought by law enforcement due to unpaid child support obligations. On the night of October 24, as part of Operation Impact, the Military Road Police encountered a collision that occurred without any casualties at kilometer 403, in Martinópolis, SP.

Upon discovering the accident, police officers spoke with two other drivers who indicated that their vehicles had been side-swept by a tow truck that subsequently fled the scene. The police were able to retrieve a piece of the tow truck's identification plate that had come off during the impact and was found on the roadway. Further investigation revealed that the tow truck was registered in Pirapozinho, SP, which is crucial for tracing the owner and understanding the full circumstances surrounding the accident and the subsequent attempt to flee.

The incident raises significant concerns about individuals who disregard legal responsibilities, such as child support, and the dangers posed by hit-and-run incidents. This man's arrest not only highlights the importance of law enforcement vigilance during traffic operations but also serves as a reminder of the legal consequences that can arise from attempts to evade justice. Such operations are vital in ensuring road safety and holding individuals accountable for their actions, particularly those with unresolved legal issues.

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