Man dies after being run over by a bus while trying to cross the Castello Branco Highway in Araçariguama
Accident occurred at km 47; The shoulder was blocked for about five hours
Quick Look
- A man died after being hit by a bus while trying to cross the Castello Branco Highway (SP-280) in Araçariguama (SP), at km 47.
- The driver reported that he was unable to brake in time.
- The shoulder was blocked for approximately five hours due to the response and forensics.
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Why It Matters
The accident occurred on Rodovia Castello Branco (SP-280), managed by a concessionaire, at km 47, in Araçariguama, São Paulo.
Man died after being hit by a bus while trying to cross the Castello Branco Highway (SP-280), in Araçariguama (SP) — Photo: CCM Portal – Artesp/Disclosure
According to the concessionaire that manages the highway, the accident happened at km 47. The bus driver reported that he was unable to brake in time and hit the pedestrian while he was trying to cross lane 3 of the road.
Rescue teams from the dealership were called to provide assistance, but the victim succumbed to his injuries and was confirmed dead at the scene. No occupants of public transport were injured.
Due to the response to the incident and the work carried out by the Technical-Scientific Police, the shoulder of the highway had to be blocked for approximately five hours. Traffic on the main lanes flowed momentarily slowly during the work.
At around 6:40 pm, a second vehicle from the company responsible for the line arrived at the point of the accident to transfer passengers, who continued their journey. The victim's body was collected and sent to the Legal Medical Institute (IML).
Open Questions
- What was the identity of the victim?
- Will the bus driver be held responsible?
- Will there be any investigation into the safety of pedestrian crossings on that stretch?
