A tragic motorcycle collision on BR-101 in Itapema, Santa Catarina, Brazil, on Sunday claimed the lives of a local couple, Giulianny Passos and Wallace Canarinis [[1]]. The pair, owners of a pet shop in the Greater Florianópolis area, died at the scene after their motorcycle collided with a tow truck [[image source]]. Authorities have begun investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, which briefly disrupted traffic on the busy highway.
Giuliany e Wallace eram donos de um petshop (Foto: Redes sociais, Reprodução)
A motorcycle and a tow truck collided on BR-101 in Itapema, Santa Catarina, Brazil, on Sunday, February 1, resulting in the deaths of Giulianny Passos and Wallace Canarinis. The tragedy underscores the dangers faced by motorcyclists on busy roadways.
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The crash occurred around 8:22 a.m. at kilometer 145.1 of the highway, heading toward Curitiba. According to Arteris Litoral Sul, the motorcycle and the tow truck collided, and both riders died at the scene. The center and right lanes were closed to allow emergency responders access. Traffic was fully restored by 10:00 a.m. with assistance from the Military Fire Department.
Hours before the accident, Wallace, a motorcycle enthusiast with nearly 18,000 social media followers, posted that he and Giulianny were heading out for breakfast, sharing a photo of their motorcycle ready to go.
Giulianny and Wallace owned a pet shop in São José, in the Greater Florianópolis area. Friends took to social media to express their grief, saying the couple would be deeply missed. Details regarding a wake or funeral have not yet been released.
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