Driver dies after crashing car at high speed into wall near electronic speed bump in SC; VIDEO
A driver died after crashing into a wall and rolling over his car in Gaspar, Santa Catarina, while speeding near an electronic speed bump.
In a tragic incident in Gaspar, located in the Vale do ItajaΓ region of Santa Catarina, a driver lost his life after crashing into a wall at high speed on one of the city's busiest streets. The accident occurred on a Friday afternoon and was captured on surveillance cameras, highlighting the vehicle's excessive speed. Witnesses noted that the crash happened in front of a textile company situated along Rua Doutor Nereu Ramos, a commercial area with a speed limit enforced by an electronic speed bump located just 15 meters from the crash site.
The victim, whose identity has not been publicly disclosed, was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Footage from the incident reveals that the car narrowly missed colliding with a motorcyclist in close proximity at the time of the crash. Although the exact circumstances of the accident remain unclear, the video evidence clearly demonstrates the high velocity at which the vehicle was traveling at the moment of impact.
Emergency responders from the Fire Department arrived at the scene shortly after the accident was reported at 12:45 PM. They worked on the scene until approximately 3:20 PM, indicating that the incident was significant enough to require extended response efforts. The occurrence raises concerns about road safety and the effectiveness of speed control measures in areas with heavy traffic and electronic speed bumps, prompting discussions on how to prevent such devastating accidents in the future.