Brazilian Fitness Influencer Nicole Brenda Santos Marins, 28, Killed in Highway Crash

Fitness influencer and mom Nicole Brenda Santos Marins has died in a horrible crash after riding into the back of a car before being run over by a truck. She was 28

Fitness influencer and mother Nicole Brenda Santos Marins has tragically died in a highway accident in Palhoca, Brazil. She was 28.

Marins, who shared health, wellness, and lifestyle content with more than 3,000 followers on Instagram, was riding a Honda Biz motorbike on Tuesday when she collided with a Fiat Doblo that had broken down and was stationary in the breakdown lane.

Marins, who had also worked as a personal trainer, was fatally struck by a truck, and the driver shockingly continued without stopping

The impact caused Marins to fall from her motorbike, where she was fatally struck by a passing truck. The truck driver continued without stopping, authorities confirmed. No additional injuries were reported, and police have launched an investigation into the incident.

The devastating news was confirmed by her husband, Alisson Cravo, who posted a series of emotional tributes on Instagram. “Thank you for giving me what I didn’t deserve at the moment,” he wrote in Portuguese. “This journey was just the beginning of a beautiful story. Forgive me, I will love you forever, my wife.”

Mum-of-one Nicole hoped to inspire other women through her social media fitness routines

He described Marins as “an amazing woman, warrior, worker, [and] a wonderful mother,” and remembered the joy she brought into his life. “You brought out my best side. I will miss everything we lived through — all our plans that would happen, the calmness you gave me from your wonderful smile.”

Alongside his heartfelt words, Cravo shared photos from their last weekend together in Praia Grande, Brazil, where the couple enjoyed a hot air balloon ride and horseback riding. “A weekend well spent. Full of experiences and emotions that will be kept in our memory 🤍,” he captioned the images.

She had thousands on followers on social media

Marins had built a following online with her dedication to fitness, travel, and family life, and also worked as a personal trainer at a local gym in the Praia de Fora neighborhood.