A man was arrested on Tuesday, October 3, in Campos, Brazil, on suspicion of attempting to murder a cyclist on the Leonel Brizola Bridge. The incident occurred on August 16, 2025, and was initially investigated as a possible hit-and-run accident. The victim was riding her bicycle when she was struck by a vehicle whose driver fled the scene without providing assistance. The case garnered attention when, during the investigation, authorities utilized monitoring cameras from the city’s Operational Control Center to identify the vehicle involved.

Witness testimonies subsequently led to the discovery of the driver, who was believed to have attempted to approach a woman in traffic. When the cyclist intervened, the driver reportedly stopped his vehicle on the bridge, blocked the victim's path, and intentionally ran over her before fleeing. This alarming turn of events shifted the investigation from an accident to a serious criminal charge, prompting law enforcement to gather substantial evidence against the suspect.

The local judiciary responded to the evidence collected by issuing a preventive arrest warrant. Authorities executed the warrant in the Novo Jockey neighborhood of Campos. Following his apprehension, the suspect was taken into custody at a police station, highlighting the ongoing efforts of local law enforcement to address violent acts against individuals using bicycles and ensuring that justice is upheld in this concerning case.