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The driver’s testimony lasted three hours. Luiz Viana of Lima, who was driving the bus that fell from a bridge over BR-381, in Joo Monlevade, in the Central Region of Minas, last Friday (12/4). During his intervention, the driver confirmed that the vehicle presented mechanical problems at the time of the accident, which left 19 dead.
At a press conference, Paulo Tavares avoided giving details of the driver’s testimony, but said that Luiz Viana confirmed that the bus had a mechanical problem at the time of the accident. According to the delegate, the driver said that the bus had a brake problem and said that the vehicle suffered a belt change during the journey between Mata Grande / AL and Joo Monlevade, place of the tragedy.
“According to him, this will be confirmed or not later, through expert evidence and other testimonial evidence, there was a technical failure. The bus returned (in gear r). According to him, there was a problem with the bus brake, ”he said.
The driver, according to Paulo Tavares, was emotional and cried all the time during the deposition. Luiz Viana did not have abrasions when jumping from the bus that fell and, according to the delegate, did not even leave the Joo Monlevade region during the escape from the accident site.
Despite Luiz’s emotional state, he provided “relevant information” during the deposition, according to the delegate. The driver did not fail to answer any questions and was quite clear in the answers. He was not arrested and should be heard again in the next few days.
“He was not arrested, especially since there was still no court order against him. He was heard and now the investigations will continue. He must give new statements, he still has new collaborations in relation to the police investigation. At the moment, their precautionary custody is not necessary ”, highlighted Tavares.
Localima owner’s daughter is sick in testimony
In addition to the driver, on Monday the Civil Police heard the daughter of the owner of Localima, who represented the company that owns the group in Belo Horizonte and Joo Monlevade. She pointed out to the delegate that she is not sure about the company’s procedures, but she presented documents that showed the bus leasing with the company. JS Tourism. During the hearing, the woman fell ill and had to receive medical attention.
“He affirmed in the testimony that he does not know the company’s procedures very well, that the company is in his mother’s name, and that he takes this company to his mother and father, as well as his brothers. During the testimony, she was unwell and was treated by a Civil Police doctor, without major consequences, and we decided to terminate her testimony at that time, among other things because she did not have many qualities in the testimony that could be used as an element probative “, highlighted Paulo Tavares.
The delegate said he is waiting for the woman’s mother and father, who are the owners of Localima, to testify next week. According to Paulo Tavares, so far 10 people have been formally heard. The completion of the survey depends on the results of technical expertise and diligence outside of Minas.
