Shocking Admission: Portuguese Deputy Confirms Driving Under the Influence in Child Accident
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Shocking Admission: Portuguese Deputy Confirms Driving Under the Influence in Child Accident

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Summary:

  • Deputy Carlos Silva Santiago confirms he was intoxicated during the incident.

  • The accident occurred on a pedestrian crossing in Vila Nova de Paiva.

  • A nine-year-old child was hit and injured.

  • The incident raises serious concerns about public trust in politicians.

  • Calls for stricter regulations on driving under the influence are growing.

Disturbing Incident Involving a Deputy

On November 20, 2024, Deputy Carlos Silva Santiago from the PSD party took to Facebook to confirm a troubling incident that occurred on November 8. At approximately 5:20 PM, he was involved in a car accident where he hit and injured a nine-year-old child while driving on a pedestrian crossing in Vila Nova de Paiva.

Deputy Carlos Santos Silva
Deputy Carlos Santos Silva, elected by PSD

The admission of being under the influence of alcohol while driving raises serious concerns regarding the safety and accountability of public officials. The incident has sparked discussions about the implications for public trust in political figures and the need for stricter regulations surrounding driving under the influence.

As the investigation unfolds, many are left wondering about the appropriate consequences for such actions by elected representatives.

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