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How Did a Family of Four Die in a Head-On Crash on the ERS-569 in Brazil?

Published Updated 3 min read By Live Accident Tracker Editorial

Quick answer: A couple and their two daughters died when their car crossed into the oncoming lane and collided head-on with a lorry on the ERS-569 in Palmeira das Missões, Rio Grande do Sul, on the morning of Thursday 5 November 2026. Four people were killed. The occupants of a third vehicle involved in the crash were unhurt.

Key facts

  • What: Head-on collision between a car and a lorry, with a third vehicle involved
  • Where: ERS-569, km 27, Palmeira das Missões, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
  • When: Morning of Thursday 5 November 2026
  • Deaths: 4 — a couple and their two daughters, aged 10 and 14
  • Injured: None reported; the occupants of the third vehicle were unhurt
  • Source: ND Mais (Grupo ND), reported 5 November 2026
  • Emergency number: 190 (police) / 192 (ambulance)

What happened

A Ford Focus with plates from Terra de Areia (RS) was travelling towards Sarandi on the ERS-569 when it crossed into the oncoming lane and collided head-on with a lorry travelling in the opposite direction, according to preliminary information from the Rio Grande do Sul Civil Police (PCRS).

A third vehicle, a Volkswagen Fox, then hit the rear of the lorry. Its occupants were not injured.

The victims

All four people who died were in the Ford Focus. The Civil Police identified them as: - Michele de Fátima da Silva, 37, from Santo Augusto (RS) - Adelar Gomes Teixeira, 45, from Caçapava do Sul (RS) - Emilly da Silva Teixeira, 10, from Santo Augusto (RS), daughter of the couple - Stefhani da Silva Rodrigues, 14, from Santo Augusto (RS), daughter of Michele

The investigation

A team from the Palmeira das Missões police station attended the scene and accompanied the forensic work. The causes and circumstances that led the driver to cross into the oncoming lane are still unknown. The case is being investigated by the Civil Police, based on forensic reports and evidence collected on the road.

Where it happened

Palmeira das Missões is a city in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil's southernmost state. The ERS-569 is a state highway running through the region towards Sarandi.

Road safety in Brazil: the numbers

Brazil has a WHO-estimated 15.7 road deaths per 100,000 people — above the global average of about 15. Brazil records an estimated 33,975 road deaths a year, according to the WHO figures used in this report.

What happens next

The Civil Police investigation continues. This article will be updated if new official information is published.

Source: ND Mais — https://ndmais.com.br/transito/casal-filhas-morrem-acidente-ers-569-palmeira-das-missoes/

Frequently asked questions

### How many people died in the ERS-569 crash? Four people from the same family died — a couple and their two daughters, aged 10 and 14.

Where did the crash happen?

On the ERS-569 at km 27 in Palmeira das Missões, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.

How did the crash happen?

According to preliminary information from the Civil Police, a Ford Focus crossed into the oncoming lane and collided head-on with a lorry. A third vehicle, a Volkswagen Fox, then hit the rear of the lorry. Its occupants were unhurt.

Who were the victims?

Michele de Fátima da Silva, 37; Adelar Gomes Teixeira, 45; Emilly da Silva Teixeira, 10; and Stefhani da Silva Rodrigues, 14. All four were in the Ford Focus.

What caused the crash?

The causes and circumstances that led the driver to cross into the oncoming lane are still unknown. The Civil Police are investigating.

What is the emergency number in Brazil?

Dial 190 (police) / 192 (ambulance). From most GSM mobile phones, 112 also reaches local emergency services.

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