Child Hit by Motorcycle in Belo Horizonte: Security Footage Shows Reckless Driving

A child was struck by a motorcycle in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on May 22, 2025, at the intersection of Rua Luiz Chagas de Carvalho and Rua Jonas Lins de Oliveira in the Dona Clara neighborhood. Security camera footage shows the child running into the street and being hit by a motorcycle traveling against traffic and failing to stop at a stop sign. The child was conscious and talking after the accident and sustained minor injuries. Residents report that accidents are frequent at this intersection due to drivers disregarding traffic laws. "It's dangerous here," said one resident. "Drivers constantly run the stop sign and go fast in the wrong direction." The accident highlights the need for increased traffic safety measures in the area.