Drunk drivers cause fatal crashes in Osasco and Varginha, Brazil

A 29‑year‑old driver under the influence of alcohol caused a collision on the Rodovia Presidente Castello Branco in Osasco, São Paulo, on Sunday night. The crash killed three occupants – two adults and a child – after the vehicle caught fire. The driver was arrested at the scene, showed signs of intoxication and refused a breath test.

In Varginha, Minas Gerais, a 59‑year‑old driver who was also intoxicated and lacked a valid licence collided with a 19‑year‑old motorcyclist on Avenida Sérgio de Biagi Bueno. The motorcyclist died from his injuries despite emergency care, and the car driver was detained for driving under the influence and without a licence. Both incidents highlight ongoing concerns about drunk‑driving and road safety enforcement in Brazil.