LEOPOLDINA, MINAS GERAIS, BRAZIL – MARCH 13, 2026 Tragic traffic accident that occurred on the BR-116 federal highway claimed the lives of an elderly married couple. Luiz Calixto Dias (74) and his wife Maria de Fátima da Silva Dias (62) perished after their Ford Corcel hydroplaned in heavy rain, crossed into the oncoming lane, and collided head-on with a fully loaded truck.
Maria & Luiz
The high-speed impact was devastating for the occupants of the car. While the driver was killed instantly, the body of his wife, Maria, was found in a truly horrific state due to the extreme force of the collision. Her body was literally torn apart, shocking even the responding emergency services. The 40-ton colossus the couple struck overturned after the collision, completely blocking traffic on this key artery for several hours.
