"This case won't go unpunished", says lawyer of young man killed in Ponta Grossa

The lawyer Fernando Madureira, who represents the family of 18-year-old Claudinei Lima Fagundes, who died after being run over in Ponta Grossa, spoke about the case and said that the relatives expect the responsibility of the driver involved. The accident occurred in the early hours of Sunday (18), in the Avenida Pedro Wosgrau, in the region of Cara-Cara, and left two other people injured.

In a statement on the progress of the case, Madureira presented information attributed to witnesses and stressed that the family follows the investigations conducted by the Civil Police.

“This case will not go unpunished. This driver will answer for his acts,” the lawyer said.

Lawyer says victim was thrown more than 30 meters

According to Fernando Madureira, Claudinei was accompanied by friends on the side of the avenue, where the group would have stopped to photograph the landscape.

According to reports presented by the lawyer, a Ford Ranger truck approached at high speed and hit the young man, causing fatal injuries.

“According to witnesses, the young man and other friends were on the side taking pictures of the landscape when a high-speed Ranger van collided with the victim, throwing him more than 30 meters away,” he said.

Another point highlighted by the representation of the family is the alleged absence of braking marks at the site of the accident.

“There was no sign of braking at the scene. According to all indications, yes, the truck was at a very high speed and disrespecting the legislation,” Madureira said.

The circumstances reported by the lawyer, including the speed of the vehicle and the dynamics of the hitting, still depend on the police investigation and any expert reports.

Family Defense Charges Driver Accountability

The lawyer also commented on the driver’s exit from the crash site and said the driver could be held criminally responsible for Claudinei’s death and the injuries caused to another victim.

“The driver still escaped from the scene, was eventually located by the police and the police investigation was instituted. The driver must answer for manslaughter with aggravated failure to provide relief and for bodily injury committed against another victim,” he said.

The above-mentioned criminal framework represents the assessment of the family’s defence. The definition of possible crimes and responsibilities will depend on the conclusions of the investigation and the analysis of the competent authorities.

Madureira also lamented the young man’s early death and criticized the conduct attributed to the driver.

"It is regrettable that a young man of only 18 years ended up having his life cut off by an irresponsible driver who does not respect the legislation," he said.

The lawyer also stated that the investigation has 30 days to complete, according to his assessment. Legal deadlines may vary depending on the circumstances of the investigation.

Suspected truck found by police

As previously reported by BnT Online, the Military Police located, on Sunday morning (18), a truck suspected of involvement in the hitch.

The vehicle was found around 10 a.m., in the garage of a residence in the neighborhood Cará-Cará, after due diligence carried out by the Local Intelligence Agency (ALI) 1st Battalion of the Military Police.Claudinei Fagundes family lawyer, killed run over in Ponta Grossa, reports high speed and cobra accountability of the driver.

During the check, the police observed damage to the front of the truck, considered compatible with the suspicion of involvement in the accident.

According to the police record previously released, the person in charge of the property reported that a relative had used the vehicle the night before and returned during the early hours of the morning.

When asked about the damage, the man allegedly admitted to being involved in a traffic accident. He subsequently left the residence without informing his whereabouts. At the time, there was no confirmation of imprisonment related to the case.

The crash occurred around 5:15. Claudinei died at the scene, while two other people suffered injuries considered mild, according to initial information.

Civil Police Investigate the Death of Claudinei Lima Fagundes

The Civil Police are responsible for clarifying the dynamics of the hitting, formally identifying the driver and verifying the circumstances that caused the death of the young man.

Among the points that must be clarified are the speed of the truck, the position of the victims at the time of the impact and the conduct of the driver after the collision.

The family demonstration reinforces the collection for clarification and accountability.

Until the publication of this matter, no new official statement by the authorities on the conclusion of the investigation had been submitted. The space remains open for the positioning of the investigated driver or his defense.

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