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‘Biker Girl Karen’ Dies at 25 in Colombia as Probe Eyes Lane Splitting

Prosecutors will review CCTV footage to determine the cause.

Overview

  • Karen Sofía Quiroz Ramírez was pronounced dead at the scene after a highway crash in Floridablanca on November 26.
  • Local reports say she lost control, struck a Chevrolet Spark laterally, and was then reportedly run over by a truck.
  • Transport official Jahir Andres identified lane splitting as the leading hypothesis for the crash.
  • The Prosecutor's Office has opened a formal investigation that will include witness interviews and CCTV analysis.
  • Hours before the crash, she posted about riding without her glasses; the influencer had roughly 30,000–31,000 Instagram followers and received tributes from fans.