Influencer Rafaela Del Bianchi dies in car crash on Lix da Cunha Highway in Campinas

Digital influencer Rafaela Del Bianchi, 27, died early Friday morning in a car accident on the Lix da Cunha Highway in Campinas, São Paulo’s interior. The vehicle she was driving rolled over around 5 a.m. in the Jardim Nova América neighborhood. The young woman was the ex-girlfriend of Kerolin, a forward for the Brazilian National Team and Manchester City.

The Fire Department confirmed the death at the scene. Rafaela was not wearing a seatbelt and was thrown from the car during the impact. Another passenger, also 27, sustained minor injuries and was treated at Mário Gatti Hospital.

The technical investigation team responded to the scene and closed one lane of the highway until the wrecked vehicle was removed. Traffic operated in a stop-and-go system for a few hours.

Accident circumstances

Rafaela Del Bianchi was driving a friend’s car when she lost control on a curve followed by an incline. The vehicle rolled over alone, with no other drivers involved. Rescue teams quickly cordoned off the area.

Hours earlier, the influencer posted stories from a nightclub in the Cambuí neighborhood, Campinas. She was returning from a party at the time of the incident.

Influencer’s profile

Rafaela had over 17,000 Instagram followers. She shared content about daily routines, motherhood, and fitness. The young woman inspired her audience with posts about personal growth.

She became a widow at 18 after the death of her daughter’s father. Del Bianchi maintained an active online presence, focusing on lifestyle and humor.

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Kerolin’s reaction

Kerolin arrived at the scene shortly after the accident. The athlete, recovering from an injury in Brazil, needed family support. In a social media post, she expressed gratitude for Rafaela’s positive influence in her life.

Kerolin highlighted her ex-girlfriend’s strength and maternal role. She committed to caring for Rafaela’s daughter.

Rafaela’s family and daughter

The influencer leaves behind an 11-year-old daughter, Júlia. The child posted mourning messages on social media. Júlia commented on her mother’s last photo, shared hours before the accident.

Friends and family confirmed the death through posts. Tributes appeared on followers’ profiles, recalling Rafaela’s journey.

• Rafaela was 27 and worked as a digital influencer.
• The accident occurred on the Lix da Cunha Highway, Campinas.
• The surviving passenger was wearing a seatbelt.
• The Civil Police are investigating the rollover’s causes.
• Kerolin, the ex-girlfriend, publicly expressed solidarity.

Police investigation

The case was registered at Campinas’ 2nd Police Station as culpable homicide and culpable bodily injury. Authorities are conducting inquiries to clarify details. The passenger showed signs of intoxication and received medical care.

The Department of Highways monitored traffic on the road. Residents reported the vehicle as the only one involved in the incident.