Gabriely Franciscon, known as Gaby by her 1 million followers on social media, had an accident with her iconic pink truck on a highway in Santa Catarina on Saturday morning (5/30). The 24-year-old truck driver and influencer inherited the vehicle and profession from her mother, Sheila Bellaver, known for her travels across Brazil. In the incident, Gabriely Franciscon collided her truck with a car that was driving in the wrong lane, but fortunately was not injured. The car’s driver had minor injuries and was treated by emergency responders. The truck driver explained that the accident occurred because the car came into her lane and she couldn’t avoid the collision.
Overcoming obstacles
Gabriely Franciscon decided to become a truck driver at the age of 20, inheriting her mother’s pink truck, which gained over 2 million followers with its travels across Brazil. At the beginning of her journey, Gabriely faced criticism from internet users who questioned her skills as a woman and influencer due to her appearance. However, she takes pride in having overcome these barriers and achieving her goals as a truck driver. The influencer shared her story and how she decided to follow in her mother’s footsteps, whom she admired.
According to Gabriely Franciscon’s account, they were driving at about 60 km/h when the accident happened. Although the truck lost control, Gabriely was not injured. The car’s driver had minor injuries and was treated by emergency responders around 4 am at kilometer 56.5 of the BR-116 highway in Papanduva, SC. The truck driver’s mother, Sheila Bellaver, updated followers on her daughter’s accident and thanked God that both of them were in danger and were okay.
The incident served as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the importance of respecting traffic rules. Gabriely Franciscon’s story is an example of how determination and hard work can overcome obstacles and help achieve goals.
