Two fatal traffic accidents in Brazil: teen killed in Espírito Santo, elderly injured in Minas Gerais

A 13‑year‑old motorcyclist, Samuel Modesto Silva, died after his motorcycle was struck by a car while he attempted to pass a stopped bus on the ES‑381 highway near São Mateus, Espírito Santo. Police reported the collision occurred in the rural “quilômetros” area, and the driver of the car remained at the scene while authorities began an investigation.

In Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, a 63‑year‑old man was hit by a vehicle traveling the wrong way on Avenida Portugal in the Itapoã neighborhood. Security camera footage shows the car crossing the intersection abruptly, striking the pedestrian, who suffered a fractured foot and other injuries. The driver fled the scene without providing assistance, prompting a police inquiry into the hit‑and‑run incident.