Gabriela Valentini’s fatal crash 2023

During the Parana State Velocross Championship, Gabriela Valentini would suddenly go over her handlebars and slam into the ground on a turn, the bike then flew and hit her, she died shortly after been taken to the hospital.

[PizzaChet]

Having a 220 pound weight slammed into your body at those speeds will break, rupture and crush most things in it's path. It's very rare, but always a danger. RIP Gabriela

[davidci]

There's something so haunting seeing someone still slightly moving after an accident caught on tape, knowing they died just later. RIP Gabriela Valentini

[hanklow]

I talked to her once at the track here in Brazil, this incident deeply impacted me. Rest in peace Gabriela 😢 🕊️

[Papparratzi]

I lost my buddy at the 1975 Anaheim SX. You can never forget them. RIP Gabriella one day I’ll see you and Todd in the winners circle.

[tappedoutxc]

That is horrible. Blessings unlimited to the family and friends. RIP Gabriela.

[ryanlester]

RIP Gabriela. I hate to see we lost another great enthusiast of our sport we love so much. 😪

[danarrington]

Very sad. I lost a good friend 26 years ago in a very similar way. Ironically, It's the better riders that suffer the most from a crash like this. They will stay on the bike longer
than they should because they believe that they can save it. RIP Gabriela Valentini

[johnscustomsaws]

Absolutely EVERYONE that rides has crashed like this... multiple times if you have raced or really ridden MX enough... it's crazy how the bike landing in the wrong spot or your head/neck getting hit wrong can be the difference between walking away or gone forever... sad she lost her life racing and having fun... my kids ride now and want to get into racing... I know the odds are highly in their favor but still makes me hella nervous... RIP young lady 💯

[claypotts]

Broke her neck before the bike hit her. Quite sad. RIP

[clintknight]

Unfortunately I think she got a handful of front brake, and her body position was forward and not stacked for the terrain nor the upcoming turn. RIP from an ex-motocrosser in Texas.

[scottc]

Truly a brutal crash. RIP. My condolences to his family, friends, and team.

[MisterBlondie]

She was just a kid chasing the dream. This goes to show that this sport is one of the most hardcore things out there. May she rest in peace.

[TheBubbascrub]

Thanks for sharing, as a fan of the sport this is really sad news. R. I. P And love from the UK 🙏😢

[dustinh]

It looked like the sub frame and exhaust flipped onto her torso. What a freak accident, that sucks. Rest in peace

[ripmax]

What I don't understand is what exactly happened, its like she rode into a huge hole in the ground but at the same time the track looks relatively flat, or it's like the front brake just locked up suddenly. RIP Gabrielle 😢

[johnjohn]

As a fellow motocross rider i can tell u these kids and guys are in phenomenal shape. Im really surprised that this doesn't happen more often but with the gear nowadays its very good. These are top notch athletes wilth balls of steal. Nothing beats flying over 60 ft jumps. Biggest rush in my life.

[dylanhead]

Rest in peace 🙏 unbelievable outcome that happens to much

[badcampa]

Its a difficult crash to understand, full power into speed wobble- release throttle- fly over the handlebars- get hit by the bike. As a youngster i survived a horror crash whilst getting destroyed by a very fast girl on a KX 60. Life (or the lack of it) is a whimsical thing. Rest In Peace

[sammyday]

This is so sad. You can see her move one final time. 😢

[peterleonard]

Gut wrenching, especially watching the other riders go right by her body laying there.