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Bus driver indicted over dog's death in Cascavel, Paraná
A bus driver in Cascavel, Paraná, was indicted over a dog's death after a collision on October 18.
Residents initially suspected the dog had been attacked with a knife, but security camera footage showed it was hit by a bus.
Police say the bus was traveling above the speed limit and the driver had time to see the dog and brake or swerve.
The driver did not try to avoid the collision and left without helping the animal.
Police say the driver created a dangerous situation and accepted the risk of killing the dog, leading to an indictment for animal abuse resulting in death.
The investigation has been sent to the courts and prosecutors, who will decide on the next legal steps.
A bus driver was indicted after a dog was hit and killed by a public transport bus in Cascavel, Paraná.
The incident happened on the morning of October 18.
Police said security-camera footage showed the bus travelling above the speed limit and the driver not trying to avoid the dog.
The driver left without helping the animal, police said.
The investigation was sent to the courts and the Public Prosecutor’s Office for further legal measures.
- Who
- A public transport bus driver in Cascavel was indicted.
- What
- The driver was indicted for animal abuse resulting in death after a dog was hit and killed by a bus.
- When
- The incident happened on the morning of October 18. The investigation was reported as concluded on October 21, 2026.
- Where
- Cascavel, Paraná, Brazil. The dog was found on Rua Vereador José de Oliveira, in the Brasília neighbourhood.
- Why
- Police said the driver was travelling above the speed limit and did not try to avoid the dog or provide assistance.
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A dog was hit and killed by a public transport bus in Cascavel.
Police analysed security-camera footage and heard witnesses as part of the investigation.
The Paraná Civil Police concluded the investigation and sent it to the courts and the Public Prosecutor’s Office.
- Incident date
- Morning of October 18
- Location
- Brasília neighbourhood, Cascavel, Paraná
- Street
- Rua Vereador José de Oliveira
- Indictment
- Animal abuse resulting in death
- Investigating unit
- 15th Police Subdivision of Cascavel