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Brazilian Influencer Rafaela Del Bianchi, 27, Dies in Campinas Rollover as Police Open Manslaughter Probe

Police classify the Campinas rollover as involuntary manslaughter pending further investigation.

Overview

  • São Paulo public security authorities confirmed Del Bianchi died in a single-vehicle crash in the early hours of October 3 on the Lix da Cunha road in Campinas.
  • Emergency responders reported one woman was killed and another, also 27, was injured, and said the victim who died was not wearing a seatbelt.
  • The case is registered at the 2nd Police District of Campinas as homicidio culposo, and the Civil Police are carrying out procedures to clarify the circumstances.
  • Del Bianchi’s death prompted widespread tributes on social media, including a public farewell from her former partner, Manchester City and Brazil footballer Kerolin Nicoli.
  • Reports note Del Bianchi posted from the Duck nightclub hours before the crash, while separate coverage about a September 26 fatal accident in Bahia concerns a different influencer, Luanna Araújo.