Influencer Injured During Video Shoot While Leaning Out of Moving Car
This story first made international headlines in October 2017 and remains a sobering reminder of the dangers of reckless behavior, particularly when captured on social media.
Natalia Borodina, a 35-year-old Russian woman, tragically lost her life while on holiday in the Dominican Republic. The fatal incident occurred near Punta Cana and was recorded on a mobile phone, highlighting the extreme risks associated with stunts in moving vehicles.
According to reports, Borodina was in the passenger seat of a car driven by her friend Ivanna Boirachuk, 32. At one point, Borodina leaned out of the window with the upper half of her body outside the vehicle while posing playfully for the camera. She was wearing only a bikini bottom. In the video, she smiles and sticks her finger in her mouth, unaware of the impending danger.
Tragically, her body struck a lamp post along the highway, resulting in critical injuries. Emergency services rushed her to a nearby hospital, but despite medical efforts, she later died. Authorities confirmed that the incident was accidental.
Borodina’s story drew global attention, sparking conversations about distracted driving, unsafe stunts, and the influence of social media on risky behavior. Her young son, who was about eight years old at the time, was also in the Dominican Republic during the incident.
Originally from Zlatoust, a city in Russia’s Urals region, Borodina had moved to Chelyabinsk before eventually relocating to Moscow. At the time of her death, she worked in Cannes, France, as a luxury estate agent serving wealthy Russian clients. Friends confirmed that her family was aware of her tragic passing.
This incident serves as a powerful reminder: even seemingly playful moments can carry serious, irreversible consequences. Safety should always come first, especially in moving vehicles.
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