Brazilian Influencer Arrested for Fatal Hit-and-Run Ten Months After the Crime

Influencer Arrested for Hit-and-Run Killing in Rio de Janeiro A Brazilian influencer, Vitor Vieira Bellarmino, turned himself in to authorities in Rio de Janeiro on May 20, 2025, ten months after allegedly causing a fatal hit-and-run accident. The victim, Fabio Toshiro Kikuda, was a newlywed who had just left his wedding reception when he was struck and killed. Police say Bellarmino was driving at 109 kilometers per hour in a 70 km/h zone at the time of the accident. Security camera footage obtained by SBT News shows a car matching the description speeding away from the scene. "Cameras captured the moment the influencer, who was driving a luxury car, struck Fabio Toshiro Kikuda," reported Leo Santana, an SBT News correspondent. "The victim had just left a hotel with his new wife." Bellarmino is charged with aggravated homicide and is also being investigated for the failure of other passengers in the vehicle to render aid. His defense claims he surrendered voluntarily and intends to cooperate with the investigation. The incident has sparked outrage across Brazil, highlighting concerns about reckless driving and the responsibilities of influencers. The case serves as a reminder of the tragic consequences of dangerous actions.