Suspected Drunk Driver Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash, Injures Motorcyclist in Manaus

A driver suspected of being under the influence of alcohol caused a series of accidents on Tuesday night, May 21st, in Manaus, Brazil. According to the Military Police of Amazonas (PMAM), the individual struck multiple vehicles and a motorcyclist while traveling at high speed. The incidents occurred between the Parque das Nações neighborhood and Avenida Professor Nilton Lins in the Flores neighborhood, located in the South-Central Zone of the capital city. After being hit, the motorcyclist pursued the car. The chaotic sequence concluded when the driver lost control of the vehicle on Avenida Professor Nilton Lins, colliding with a concrete block used for traffic signaling. Both the driver and the motorcyclist sustained injuries from the impact and were attended to by the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu). They were transported to healthcare facilities, though their current health conditions have not been disclosed. The Military Police secured the scene, leading to the temporary closure of one lane on the avenue, which caused traffic congestion. The Civil Police of Amazonas (PC-AM) is expected to investigate the circumstances of the accidents and the suspicion of drunk driving.