Sidrolândia Mourns Mother and Three Children Killed in BR-060 Crash

Sidrolândia, Mato Grosso do Sul, is grieving after a tragic accident claimed the lives of Drielle Leite Lopes, 32, and her three children—Helena (10), João Lúcio (2), and José Augusto (3 months).

The family had just visited Drielle’s mother to share the joyful news of buying their first home. On the return trip along the BR-060 highway, their vehicle was involved in a violent chain collision caused by a reckless mechanic driving under the influence of cocaine and alcohol.

The mechanic, driving a Corsa, attempted a dangerous overtaking maneuver, clipping a truck and losing control. His car crashed head-on with the Saveiro carrying Drielle and her children. The Corsa burst into flames, and the driver was ejected, suffering multiple fractures. He remains hospitalized under police guard.

Inside the Saveiro, the crash’s impact was fatal. Drielle and her three young children died instantly. Her husband survived with minor injuries but was emotionally devastated during the wake.

Their eldest son, 12, survived after five surgeries and remains hospitalized but stable.

The wake, held at the City Council chamber, brought together a community united in grief and outrage. Local leaders and residents demand justice and stronger actions against reckless driving, hoping to prevent such tragedies in the future.

“This is more than grief—it is a warning,” a mourner said, calling for safer roads and accountability.