São Paulo defender Nicolas faces charges after fatal pedestrian collision

Nineteen-year-old São Paulo defender Nicolas has been released provisionally pending investigation after allegedly striking and killing an 84-year-old pedestrian on the night of August 3, 2026, in Barueri. The incident occurred around 9:53 p.m. as the victim was crossing the street.

According to the police report, Nicolas was driving a BMW at the time of the collision. He was returning from dinner with teammates Igor Felisberto and Ryan Francisco. The investigation is also looking into allegations that Nicolas may have participated in an illegal street race, as a witness reported seeing multiple cars traveling at high speeds. Videos of the incident have circulated on Brazilian media and social networks.

Nicolas denies participating in any clandestine races, stating that his phone's GPS data indicates he was traveling at approximately 50 kilometers per hour. The São Paulo Justice system has allowed him to face the proceedings while provisionally free. His driver's license has been suspended, and he is prohibited from obtaining a new one until further judicial resolution. He must also report to authorities regularly and seek permission to leave his jurisdiction.

São Paulo Football Club issued a statement expressing condolences to the victim's family and pledged to support the case through its legal department. The club confirmed that Nicolas remained at the scene, contacted emergency services, and cooperated with authorities. Police checks indicated he had not consumed alcohol and possessed a valid driver's license. Prior to this incident, Nicolas was considered a promising talent, attracting interest from European clubs, including FC Barcelona, with a reported release clause exceeding $60 million.

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His phone's GPS data indicates that he was traveling at about 50 kilometers per hour at the time of the impact.