Man arrested after running over and killing young man and trying to cover up crime
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- A 30-year-old man was arrested red-handed in Teodoro Sampaio (SP) after running over and killing a young man.
- He tried to blame the victim by switching places with her after the accident, but the police discovered the fraud.
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According to the Civil Police, initially, the incident was presented with the information that the young man was driving the car. He underwent a breathalyzer test, which showed a negative result.
However, during the investigation, the corporation concluded that the real driver was the owner of the vehicle, a 30-year-old man, who showed signs of drunkenness and articulated a false version to avoid his own responsibility. According to the investigation, there was even an exchange of seats between the occupants after the collision.
The collision occurred at around 2:59 am, on Estrada Vicinal SPV-031, at kilometer 3, towards the district of Planalto do Sul, in the rural area of Teodoro Sampaio.
According to the Civil Police, the victim was rescued and taken to the Regional Hospital, but did not survive his injuries. She was a resident of the region.
Still according to investigations, the victim entered the track under circumstances that continue to be investigated, in a section with intense fog at the time of the accident.
Given the elements gathered, such as statements, retraction of those involved, testimonies and records, the man was charged with culpable homicide while driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and procedural fraud.
