Arthur Szimanczuk Veiga, a 3-year-old boy, died after being run over on Saturday night (6) in Schroeder, in Norte by Santa Catarina. The fatal accident occurred in the parking lot of a shopping arcade located at Centro in the city. Apesar was taken alive to Pronto Atendimento by Schroeder, the boy did not survive his serious injuries. Polícia Civil investigates the case as manslaughter in a traffic accident. The incident generated deep commotion among residents and family members in the region.
Atropelamento during play
The incident happened while Arthur was playing in the parking lot of a shopping arcade. There, the boy’s parents own a pastry shop, which often took him to the area. Ele was hit by an Ford Ranger, in circumstances that are still being investigated by the authorities. The fatality marked Saturday night (6), bringing sadness to the community. The boy was at leisure when the accident occurred.
Resgate and medical care
Após, the 23-year-old mother of Arthur, and the driver of Ford Ranger, 33, acted quickly. Elas took the child to Pronto Atendimento’s Schroeder while he was still alive. The family reported to the police that Arthur was conscious during the journey. Isso led to the initial belief that the injuries could only be superficial, which calmed those present somewhat. Contudo, upon arriving at the health unit, the boy suffered a cardiac arrest. Infelizmente, the medical team was unable to reverse the condition and Arthur could not resist his injuries, dying.
Investigação on the conductor
The case was registered by the police as culpable homicide in a traffic accident, which occurs when there is no intention to kill. The driver involved in the collision did not remain at the scene for the initial registration of the incident report with Polícia Militar. However, she performed at Delegacia of Polícia of Jaraguá of Sul on Saturday night, accompanied by a lawyer. The presence of a legal representative indicates the complexity and seriousness of the situation.
- The next steps in the investigation include:
- Análise details of the accident site to reconstruct the facts.
- Coleta of testimonies from witnesses and those involved.
- Verificação of possible security images of the shopping arcade or surrounding areas.
- Avaliação of the vehicle’s condition and driver’s license.
Luto in Schroeder’s city
The news of Arthur Szimanczuk Veiga’s death had a profound impact on the Schroeder community. The municipality’s Prefeitura issued an official note lamenting the tragedy and expressing solidarity with the family. “In this moment of pain, we express our most sincere condolences to family, friends, colleagues and the entire CEIM Girassol school community,” the statement read. The note continued: “May Deus comfort everyone’s hearts and may the memories of affection, joy and love remain forever.” CEIM Girassol was the school where little Arthur studied, and the loss was felt by teachers, staff and other parents and students. The city comes together to support parents and families at this difficult time.