Police conclude investigation into garbage collector's hit-and-run in Castro; driver is indicted

The Civil Police of the Paraná (PCPR), through the 43rd Regional Police Station of Castro, in the Campos Gerais, concluded the investigation on the run-up of a station in Castro, which occurred on January 28, 2026. The driver responsible for the accident was indicted for a guilty bodily injury in the direction of a motor vehicle, with aggravation for driving without a license.

The hitchhiking took place at Avenida Presidente Kennedy, in the central region of the municipality. At the time, the worker was cleaning the central roadside when she was hit by the car.

According to the Civil Police, the victim suffered extremely serious injuries and remained hospitalized since the accident, presenting sequels considered very serious.

The driver admitted he did not have a license.

During the interrogation, the investigator reported that he was returning from night work when he saw the worker on the avenue.

According to the police testimony, upon perceiving the presence of the gari, the driver would have pulled the hand brake of the vehicle and turned the direction to the wrong side, causing the hitch.

During the hearing, the driver confirmed that he did not have a National License (CNH), a circumstance considered by the police authority at the conclusion of the investigation.

The driver was released after providing assistance.

Shortly after the accident, the driver was referred to the police station, where he gave testimony on the circumstances of the hitch.

According to PCPR, he was heard and released because he remained at the scene, assisted the victim and activated the competent organs.

The release at that time, however, did not prevent the continuation of investigations to ascertain the criminal responsibility of the driver.

Police Complete Investigation and Indict Driver

After analyzing the elements gathered during the investigation, the police authority decided to indict the driver for the crime of culpable bodily injury in the direction of a motor vehicle, aggravated by the absence of a license.

The faulty modality is characterized when there is no intention to provoke the result, but the conduct involves recklessness, negligence or recklessness.

Upon completion of the investigation, the case may be examined by the Public Prosecutor’s Office, which is responsible for evaluating the adoption of appropriate judicial measures.

The indictment does not represent a conviction, but indicates that the Civil Police has identified elements to attribute to the investigated the responsibility for the crime found.

The incident draws attention to the risks faced daily by professionals responsible for urban cleanliness, especially those who work on avenues and streets with heavy vehicle traffic.

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