A Colombian social media personality known for her motorcycle videos has died after a traffic collision in the city of Floridablanca, according to reports from South American outlets. Karen Sofia Quiroz Ramírez, known to her online followers as “Bikegirl,” was 25.
Authorities say the crash occurred Wednesday when Ramírez lost control of her motorcycle and struck a truck. After the initial impact, she was reportedly run over by a second truck traveling nearby. Transportation officials in the region said early information suggests she may have been attempting to maneuver between two vehicles at the time, a practice commonly referred to as lane splitting. Investigators are still examining the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Local reports noted that Ramírez posted a message on social media only hours before the crash, referencing concerns about riding without her glasses. Just days earlier, she had uploaded a video showing herself washing her motorcycle, part of the regular content that helped her build an audience of more than 30,000 followers on Instagram.
Ramírez had become well known among motorcycle enthusiasts for sharing riding clips, lifestyle videos and behind-the-scenes glimpses into her daily life on two wheels. Her sudden death has prompted an outpouring of grief among followers and members of Colombia’s motorcycling community, many of whom regarded her as an emerging figure in the scene.
Authorities have not released additional details about the trucks involved or whether any other motorists were injured. Officials emphasized that a full investigation is underway to determine how the sequence of events unfolded and whether other factors may have contributed to the crash.
The tragedy has renewed conversation in the region about motorcycle safety, particularly in dense traffic where lane splitting is common. For Ramírez’s followers, the news marks a painful end to the online presence of a young rider whose enthusiasm for motorcycles had drawn a growing audience.
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