Country music star Ana Paula Vieira, 27, killed in horror head-on crash with boyfriend hours after performing final gig
BRAZILIAN country music star Ana Paula Vieira has been killed alongside her boyfriend in a horrifying head-on crash.
The 27-year-old was driving home with her partner Marcelo Stocco, 32, after performing her final gig in Cacoal when they collided with a tractor-trailer – leaving the car mangled at the side of the highway.
The couple was heading to the municipality of Pimenta Bueno when their car lost control, the Federal Highway Police said.
Despite the destructive crash, the truck driver wasn’t injured.
Shocking images show the state of Ana’s car as it sits crushed off the road, surrounded by officers.
The airbags have burst through the roof with the front and back doors completely ripped off their hinges.
Other pictures show the huge truck with scratches and dents near its front door.
The fire department is investigating the two deaths but believe Ana may have fallen asleep at the wheel.
An incredible and super special woman, who will always be in our memories
Bar do Bodega
With over 35,000 followers on her social media, Ana was a beloved artist with a passionate group of fans.
She had posted a cheery photo with her friends and boyfriend hours before the fatal car crash in a bar called Bar do Bodega in Cacoal.
The bar released a statement after the accident on Sunday saying: “We had no idea that his last performance would be in our home.
“An incredible and super special woman, who will always be in our memories. Rest in peace!”
Heartbroken fans flooded the comments section under the bar’s post.
One said: “Yesterday she did an incredible show, she was very happy, an unforgettable night for many people.
“May God comfort the hearts of her family and friends.”
Vieria had a degree in pharmacy and was most well-known for being a part of the musical group Marcio & Ana Paula.
Some of their biggest hits include Chamou de amor, perdi (Called It Love, I Lost It), Só vem (Just Come) and Conta a Verdade (Tell The Truth).
They duo split on May 3, with Sunday’s gig being one of her first solo performances since.
As a singer, she touched everyone’s hearts with her music
Pimenta Bueno statement
Ana’s partner Marcelo Stocco also died in the accident.
He was elected to the Pimenta Bueno city council in 2020 and was coming to the end of his first term in politics.
Pimenta Bueno city hall released a statement saying: “Marcelo Stocco was a councilor of Pimenta Bueno and, during his term, he stood out for leading several initiatives in favor of the population and the municipality, leaving a significant mark on the community of Pimenta Bueno.”
The city also gave their condolences to Ana saying: “Ana Paula was known for her charming voice and her presence on social media.
“As a singer, she touched everyone’s hearts with her music.”
The pair were laid to rest separately on Monday.
