Quick Summary
- 1An accident occurred in Mogi das Cruzes involving a 70-year-old wheelchair user and a car.
- 2The collision took place at the intersection of Avenida Voluntário Fernando Pinheiro Franco (Avenida dos Bancos) and Rua Santana, near a shopping center.
- 3The incident was reported at approximately 13:00 hours.
- 4According to the Fire Department, the victim suffered pain in his ribcage and was transported to the Luzia de Pinho Melo Hospital.
Quick Summary
A 70-year-old wheelchair user was struck by a vehicle in Mogi das Cruzes on January 8, 2026. The accident occurred at the intersection of Avenida Voluntário Fernando Pinheiro Franco and Rua Santana.
Emergency services were dispatched at 13:00. The victim was transported to the Luzia de Pinho Melo Hospital with reported rib pain. Traffic agents managed the scene, reopening the road fully by 13:15.
Incident Details and Location
The accident occurred near a shopping center on Avenida dos Bancos. A 70-year-old man in a wheelchair was hit by a car at the intersection of Avenida Voluntário Fernando Pinheiro Franco and Rua Santana. The collision took place at approximately 13:00 hours.
The intersection is a known location in Mogi das Cruzes. The collision involved a single vehicle and the pedestrian in the wheelchair.
Emergency Response and Medical Status
The Corpo de Bombeiros (Fire Department) responded to the scene immediately. According to official reports, the victim was experiencing pains in the costal region following the impact.
Medical transport was arranged to the Luzia de Pinho Melo Hospital located in Mogi das Cruzes. The response team utilized specific resources to manage the situation:
- Two motorcycles were dispatched
- One fire truck (viatura) was deployed
- Personnel were on-site to provide medical assistance
Traffic Impact and Resolution
Following the collision, agentes de trânsito (traffic agents) from the Prefeitura de Mogi das Cruzes secured the area. To preserve the victim and the investigation, agents closed one lane of traffic.
Despite the incident, the remaining two lanes remained open, allowing traffic to proceed normally. The scene was cleared and the road was fully liberated by 13:15, just fifteen minutes after the initial report.
Frequently Asked Questions
The accident occurred at the intersection of Avenida Voluntário Fernando Pinheiro Franco (Avenida dos Bancos) and Rua Santana, near a shopping center.
The 70-year-old wheelchair user reported pain in the costal area (ribs) and was transported to Luzia de Pinho Melo Hospital.
One lane was closed for safety, but traffic continued normally in the other two lanes. The road was fully reopened by 13:15.
