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Motorcycle Influencer ‘Bikegirl’ Dies in Colombia Crash as Officials Cite Lane‑Splitting Attempt

Transit officials cite camera footage of a pass between a truck and a car as investigators weigh possible responsibility by other drivers.

Overview

  • Karen Sofía Quiroz Ramírez, 25, died on the Floridablanca–Girón road in Santander while riding a Suzuki Gixxer.
  • Floridablanca transit authorities say traffic cameras show she tried to move between a truck and a car, the working hypothesis for a loss of control.
  • Emergency responders reported no signs of life at the scene, and multiple outlets report she was run over by a truck after the initial fall.
  • Hours before the crash, she posted on Instagram that she was riding without her glasses, a message that drew wide attention after her death.
  • An official investigation remains open to reconstruct the sequence of events and assess whether other motorists bear any responsibility.