An eight-year-old child was killed and another seven-year-old child was injured by a motorcyclist in Tubarao, south of Santa Catarina. The case was registered around 18:30 this Saturday (9) in the Sant Martinho area. The victim was Arthur Oliboni Leandro.

There was a traffic accident on José Sedenir Vieira Street. Photo: Google Maps/Reproduction/ND

According to information gathered by the military police, the motorcycle driver was prancing when he hit the children and fled the scene after the accident without helping the victims.

Also, the prime minister has established that the suspect, aged 27, lives in the neighborhood and is known in the region for juggling his motorcycle. It has yet to be found, but the motorcycle, a blue Yamaha XT 660, was eventually discovered by the police hidden in an apartment building next door and taken to a tow truck.

The application to the police has already been registered, the case is being investigated by the Civil Police.

Children were playing when they were knocked down

On ND+, the mother of one of the victims, a 7-year-old child with bruises on her body, reported that her son and friend were playing bikes in front of the house when they were hit by a car.

She also said that the eight-year-old boy did not survive his injuries. The information was confirmed by the police. The Prime Minister also said that the child has already been taken to the hospital in serious condition, with multiple injuries and several cardiac arrests.

“He was a developed child for his age”

In the note, the municipality of Tubarao mourned Arthur’s death. He was a 2nd year student at the Sombrio Municipal School. “He was a developed child for his age, love in the form of people. Always with kind words for everyone. Very friendly, very polite. Unfortunately, what happened,” director Marilene Fidelix Cardoso described.

Arthur was eight years old and playing with a friend when he was hit by a car – Photo: Internet/Reproduction/ND

The funeral ceremony for the boy began at 12 noon this Sunday (10) in the Sant Martinho area. The procession is scheduled for 17:00 at the local cemetery.