A woman in Braço do Norte, Santa Catarina, Brazil, narrowly avoided serious injury when a speeding pickup truck crashed into a parked SUV next to her. The incident, captured on video, shows the out-of-control Chevrolet colliding with a Honda SUV, causing the truck to flip.
The pedestrian, who was walking past the stationary SUV, appeared unaware of the approaching danger. The speeding truck slammed into the back of the parked vehicle, sending it into the air and landing on its roof. The woman, who was only inches away from the collision, was unharmed.
Another pedestrian walking on the sidewalk also managed to move out of the way of the crash and was not injured. Following the collision, employees from nearby stores assisted the shaken woman.
Reports indicate the driver of the pickup truck, who appeared to be in uniform and on duty for his company, stated he was in a hurry to represent his company at a trade fair. Preliminary reports suggested no signs of intoxication. The driver was reportedly on his way to a trade fair to represent his company.