Josenildo Oliveira da Silva, 48, was released on Tuesday (21) after a custody hearing. He was driving the pickup truck that ran over and killed José Lorenzo, 8, on Sunday (19) in Escada. The decision came on the same day as the child's burial.
The accident occurred when the driver lost control of the pickup truck on a hill, hit a post and struck a group of pedestrians. Following the incident, local residents became outraged, assaulted the driver and set fire to the vehicle, requiring intervention from Military Police tactical teams.
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Josenildo Oliveira da Silva, 48, was released at a custody hearing on Tuesday (21)
The accident happened on Sunday (19) in Escada and resulted in the death of José Lorenzo, 8 years old
The driver will wear an electronic ankle monitor and had his driving license suspended
Residents held a protest and blocked BR-101 highway after the release
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Maria Eduarda (20 years old), José Lorenzo's cousin, remains hospitalized in serious condition at Hospital da Restauração
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Judge Felipe J. Dias Martins da Rosa e Silva issued the release decision
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The driver was arrested for traffic-related bodily harm aggravated by intoxication
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Timing of child's death