A tragic incident occurred on the morning of Friday, October 6, when Devanir Lopes da Silva, a 51-year-old man, was killed after being hit by a vehicle on the Assis Chateaubriand Highway (SP-425) in São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo. According to the State Highway Police (PRE), Silva had just exited a ridesharing vehicle before attempting to cross the road near kilometer 265, where he was struck by a car driven by another individual with a passenger.

Reports indicate that Silva had been working throughout the night and was on his way home when the accident happened. The driver of the car, alongside a passenger, sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital but was subsequently released. This incident adds to a growing concern regarding pedestrian safety along highways in Brazil, leading to calls for improvements and more protective measures for individuals attempting to cross busy roadways.

Additionally, this report comes in the wake of another pedestrian fatality in Jales, SP, where another individual was killed in a similar incident just the night prior. The repeated occurrences of such tragic accidents raise awareness about the dangers pedestrians face when navigating busy traffic areas, particularly after dark, highlighting the need for greater public safety initiatives and awareness campaigns regarding road safety.