He would have seemed to have everything going for him and then lost it all in a second. Noticias SIN reported that influencer Dioelmi Cabrera had around 1.5 million followers on TikTok and another 460,000 on Instagram. Just days before he had received the prestigious Glamour Music Awards “Humorist of the Year on Social Media 2024. He was best known for his charisma and creating humor in day to day situations in supermarkets, the Metro, government offices.
Noticias SIN reports that a wave of shock and grief has swept through the Dominican Republic following the tragic death of popular social media influencer and his newlywed wife, Johanna Vélez. The couple was killed in a motorcycle accident early Monday, 14 October 2024 in the community of Lavapiés, San Cristobal, about half an hour from the capital city.
Cabrera was known as “El de los videos”. His wife 23-year-old Vélez was reportedly expecting a child, news that had brought immense joy to the couple.
The accident occurred around 3am when a four-wheel vehicle collided with the couple’s motorcycle. Despite the efforts of neighbors to provide immediate assistance, Cabrera and Vélez died of injuries at the scene. Their bodies remained at the crash site until late morning, awaiting the arrival of forensic investigators.
Vélez’s mother, Karina Vélez, expressed her profound sorrow, revealing that her daughter had suspected she was pregnant but had not yet confirmed the news. “They took my heart,” she lamented, her voice filled with anguish, Noticias SIN reported.
As the community mourns the loss of this beloved couple, calls for justice have grown louder. Family members and friends are demanding a thorough investigation into the accident and are urging authorities to hold those responsible accountable. The funerals for Cabrera and Vélez are scheduled to take place on Tuesday.
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Noticias SIN
15 October 2024