A tragic accident involving a car and a truck on BR-386, in the municipality of Sagrada Família, in Rio Grande do Sul, took the lives of a 35-year-old man and his daughter, a seven-year-old girl, on the night of August 10, 2026. The victims were identified as Carlos Samir Jadischke Muller and Valentina Horst Muller, both occupants of the passenger vehicle.
Details of the fatal highway accident
The Federal Highway Police (PRF) reported that the collision happened around 8 pm, at kilometer 90 of BR-386. The tragedy mobilized rescue teams and local authorities, who worked to care for the victims and investigate the circumstances of what happened. The location was isolated for forensic procedures.
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Other seriously injured people are treated
In addition to the two fatal victims, three other people were seriously injured in the accident. Two occupants of the car and the driver of the truck were rescued and taken to a local hospital. According to preliminary information, Carlos’ wife and the girl’s mother, who is a public servant in the municipality of Sagrada Família, and another daughter were among those injured in the vehicle.
Official mourning in the city of Rio Grande do Sul after the tragedy
The death of father and daughter caused great commotion in the small town of Sagrada Família. As a sign of deep sorrow for the loss of two of its residents, the City Hall and the City Council declared official mourning. The local community expressed solidarity with the family, especially considering the involvement of the mother, a well-known figure in municipal public service.
Sheet of the main facts of the collision
- Fatal victims:Carlos Samir Jadischke Muller (35 years old) and Valentina Horst Muller (7 years old)
- Accident location:BR-386, kilometer 90, in Sagrada Família (RS)
- Date and time:August 10, 2026, around 8 pm
- Vehicles involved:A car and a truck
- Injured:Two occupants of the car (mother and another daughter) and the truck driver, all in serious condition.
- Municipal measure:City Hall and City Council declared official mourning in the municipality.