A 24-year-old newlywed bride survived a car crash near Ponta Grossa, Brazil, but was fatally struck by a lorry moments after exiting the vehicle
Newlywed Bride Dies in Tragic Crash
A newlywed bride survived a motorway crash with her husband, only to be killed moments later when a lorry struck them as they exited their wrecked car.
Samara Prado Martins, 24, an architect who married just a month ago, died at the scene after the double crash on a Brazilian highway.
Her husband, Thiago Oliveira Martins, is in intensive care with critical injuries.
Details of the Accident
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Time of Accident | 7:50 AM |
| Location | Ponta Grossa, Paraná |
| Victim’s Age | 24 |
| Husband’s Condition | Critical, in intensive care |
| Initial Vehicle Condition | Rolled over |
| Occupants of Lorry | Not injured |
The couple was returning from the beach when their car rolled over onto the hard shoulder. Federal Highway Police reported that they managed to exit the overturned vehicle.
However, seconds later, a lorry traveling along the carriageway struck them. Samara was killed instantly.
Thiago was critically injured and was airlifted while intubated to a hospital in Ponta Grossa, where he remains in intensive care.
Family and Community Response
Relatives stated that the newlyweds were alone in their car during the crash. Samara’s parents, brother, and sister-in-law were in another vehicle behind them and turned back after realizing there had been an accident.
Police are investigating the cause of the initial rollover. Samara, originally from Dourados in Mato Grosso do Sul, had recently graduated in architecture and was working at a local firm.
Friends and colleagues have flooded social media with tributes and messages of support for Thiago. Her body was flown to Dourados, where she will be laid to rest.
