Drunk driver at high speed hits another car, causes fire and flees on Paraná highway; one person burned to death

A 31-year-old man was arrested approximately two hours after causing an accident on BR-116, in Mandirituba, in the Metropolitan Region of Curitiba (RMC). According to the Federal Highway Police (PRF), he was drunk and caused the death of someone on Saturday night (10).

His name has not been officially released. However, the PRF shared the video of the moment of the crash.

In the image, at 10:30 pm, the car the man was driving appears "sewing" other vehicles on the highway. According to the corporation bulletin, he was speeding in a section that has a limit of 60 km/h. He then crashed into the back of another car and a fire started.

Inside this other car, which was destroyed by fire, was an unidentified person who was burned to death. Her body was sent to the Scientific Police.

After the collision, the man and a passenger fled the scene on foot. Three other passengers who were with them remained on the stretch and underwent medical treatment, with minor injuries.

Based on the reports, the police identified the driver who caused the accident and went to addresses linked to him. When found, he refused to take a breathalyzer test.

"Witnesses reported that he was leaving a party, where he drank alcohol, which was also confirmed by the man. The prisoner has a CNH AE, being able to drive all types of vehicles, and is registered as a professional driver", says the PRF record.

The driver must be charged with homicide, drunk driving and fleeing the scene of the accident.