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Influencer Luanna Araújo and Fiancé Killed in Birthday Collision
2 Oct
Summary
- Influencer Luanna Araújo, 29, killed in highway collision
- Fiancé Korbinian Andreas Dengler and friend also died in crash
- One truck driver critically injured, other had minor injuries
On September 26, 2024, popular influencer Luanna Araújo, who had over 94,000 Instagram followers, was killed in a devastating highway collision in Brazil. The 29-year-old was traveling with her fiancé, Korbinian Andreas Dengler, and their friend Herbson Nunes Negrão when their vehicle collided with two trucks around 1:20 a.m. Tragically, all three passengers in Araújo's car were killed in the accident.
One of the truck drivers was extracted from the wreckage by the fire department and rushed to the hospital in critical condition, while the other driver sustained only minor injuries. Authorities are currently investigating the incident to determine the cause of the tragic crash.
Following the news of Araújo's death, her former school, Colégio Santa Sofia, expressed their deepest condolences to her family, particularly her father, Cristiano Melo, who worked as the school's sports coordinator. The institution shared a statement honoring Araújo's memory and offering prayers to the bereaved loved ones.
