A fatal traffic accident occurred on Thursday morning, May 8th, on the Via Dutra highway in the city of Resende, Rio de Janeiro state. The incident resulted in the death of a 52-year-old man who was struck by a truck.
The collision took place at kilometer 305 on the lanes heading towards São Paulo, specifically in the Paraíso neighborhood. Emergency services, including the Fire Department, responded to the scene. According to their initial report, the victim was pronounced dead at the location of the accident.
The precise circumstances and dynamics of how the accident occurred have not yet been officially detailed by authorities. The Federal Highway Police (PRF) has been contacted for further information regarding the incident, and their investigation is currently underway.
As a direct consequence of the accident and the subsequent emergency response and investigation, the affected stretch of the Via Dutra was partially blocked. This closure led to significant traffic disruption, with reports indicating a congestion backlog of approximately 2 kilometers in the area.
A forensic team was dispatched to the scene to conduct a detailed examination as part of the standard investigative procedure for fatal accidents. The road remained in this condition of partial interdiction and traffic buildup at the time of the initial reporting.
Based on reporting from g1.