A birthday celebration turned into a nightmare when a Brazilian mom of three was allegedly run down by her estranged husband outside her own party — leaving her fighting for her life in intensive care.
Leidiane, 39, had been celebrating with friends at her home in Curitiba on Sunday when tensions with her ex, Clair, suddenly boiled over. The pair, who had recently split after five years together, reportedly had a troubled past marked by alleged domestic violence — and the drama didn’t stay inside for long.
According to local reports, the argument erupted after Clair accused Leidiane of having his cellphone. What started as a heated confrontation quickly spiraled out of control, spilling out onto the street in front of stunned partygoers.
That’s when things allegedly took a terrifying turn.
Witnesses say Clair jumped behind the wheel of his car and, in a shocking moment, accelerated straight toward Leidiane. The vehicle slammed into her, sending her flying before speeding off into the night, leaving chaos and screams in its wake.
The brutal impact left the mom-of-three with severe injuries, including a fractured femur. She was rushed to the hospital, where she remains in intensive care. Doctors say she will need surgery to insert a pin in her leg.
“She’s very distressed,” her aunt Elisangela Markuetti said, describing the devastating aftermath for the family.
Authorities are now investigating the incident as an attempted femicide — a chilling classification used in cases where women are targeted due to gender-based violence. Meanwhile, Leidiane’s loved ones are demanding justice as they wait for updates on her condition.
What should have been a night of celebration has instead become a grim reminder of how quickly domestic disputes can turn deadly.