A tragic incident occurred on Friday morning when Agnaldo da Costa Pires, a worker for a private company contracted by the National Department of Transport Infrastructure (DNIT), was fatally hit by a Civil Police vehicle while he was performing maintenance work on BR-230 near São Mamede, Paraíba. The accident happened at kilometer 303, where the victim was signaling for traffic in a construction zone when he was unexpectedly struck by the approaching police car.

Reports from the Federal Highway Police (PRF) indicate that Pires was positioned in the middle of the road, with his back to oncoming traffic, rendering him unable to avoid the police vehicle as it neared. The driver of the police car, in compliance with regulations, remained at the scene post-incident and promptly contacted emergency services. It highlights the inherent risks faced by workers on road maintenance, especially when dealing with high-speed traffic.

This incident raises broader concerns about highway safety, the protocols that ensure the protection of road workers, and the visibility measures needed in construction areas. The public and legal authorities may call for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future.