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Santa Catarina police vehicle hits motorcyclist in Florianópolis
A Highway Military Police (PMRv) vehicle struck a 24-year-old motorcyclist on the SC-403 highway in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, during celebrations for Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s presidential reelection victory. Video footage shows the police vehicle crossing a central median and driving into oncoming traffic before colliding with the motorcycle.
The victim was transported to Hospital Governador Celso Ramos, where he underwent surgery and remained hospitalized. While the police reported that the collision occurred during an attempt to intercept motorcyclists performing dangerous maneuvers, witnesses and video evidence suggest the vehicle hit the rider at high speed. Officers involved have claimed the motorcyclist accelerated toward the vehicle rather than braking.
Federal Minister Guilherme Boulos has called for the immediate suspension and arrest of the involved officers. The Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP) has formally requested clarifications from the Santa Catarina Military Police, the State Public Security Secretariat, and the State Public Ministry. The National Secretariat of Public Security (Senasp) is monitoring the case through a specific task force. The incident has been referred to the PMRv Internal Affairs department for administrative investigation.
Entities
Florianópolis · Guilherme Boulos · Hospital Governador Celso Ramos · Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva · Military Highway Police · Military Highway Police Command · Minas Gerais · Ministry of Justice and Public Security · Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública · Pedro Henrique Ely · Polícia Militar Rodoviária · Santa Catarina
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The victim underwent at least one surgery and was admitted to Hospital Governador Celso Ramos. www.acessa.com · www.estadao.com.br · gazetaexpressa.com.br · cenariomt.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Soldier Thiago Dela Bruna Noronha claimed the victim accelerated toward the vehicle instead of braking. ponte.org
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP) issued a formal request for clarifications to the Santa Catarina police and public ministry. www.acessa.com · hora1rondonia.com.br · sbtnews.sbt.com.br · cenariomt.com.br
- [● 11 SOURCES] A PMRv vehicle struck a 24-year-old motorcyclist on the SC-403 highway in Florianópolis. www.acessa.com · www.estadao.com.br · gazeta24h.com · gazetaexpressa.com.br · hora1rondonia.com.br · +6 more
- [● 5 SOURCES] The incident occurred during celebrations for the reelection of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. www.estadao.com.br · hora1rondonia.com.br · sbtnews.sbt.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · www.brasil247.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The case has been referred to the PMRv Corregedoria for investigation. www.estadao.com.br · hora1rondonia.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · www.brasil247.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Guilherme Boulos requested the suspension and arrest of the involved police officer. www.acessa.com · gazetaexpressa.com.br · cenariomt.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] The PMRv claims the collision happened during an attempt to stop motorcyclists performing dangerous maneuvers. www.estadao.com.br · hora1rondonia.com.br · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · www.brasil247.com