In the afternoon of Sunday, a car crashed into the Escola Estadual Maria Rita Araújo Costa in Hortolândia, São Paulo, violating the school's premises and damaging part of the wall and a classroom; the incident resulted in broken windows and structural damage. It has been reported that one of the car's occupants was injured, yet both the driver and the passenger refused medical assistance from emergency services and subsequently fled the scene with the aid of a third individual. Witnesses indicated signs of intoxication among the occupants.

Local authorities were quickly notified, and the Guarda Municipal responded, but upon arrival, they found that the occupants had already escaped. A forensic examination was conducted at the scene, and the vehicle, which belonged to a person not present during the incident, was removed as part of the investigation. Consequently, no arrests were made at the time of publication, and the local Civil Defense authorities declared the affected classroom unsafe, leading to its closure until further assessments can be made.

This incident raises concerns about safety in school zones and the issue of intoxicated driving, especially in areas populated with children and educational institutions. The need for effective measures to prevent such occurrences may be underscored, calling for community engagement and heightened law enforcement vigilance in order to protect public spaces and ensure the safety of students and staff alike.