A musician was returning from his honeymoon when a burning tree fell on his car and killed him

Just ten days ago, Raphael Bellarminoand 34 year old musicianlived one of the most emotional moments of his life during his boda. With great emotion, he himself performed the wedding march and the song If I Ain’t Got Youby Alicia Keys, as a gift for his wife and the guests.

The Brazilian couple, originally from Taquaritingatraveled shortly after their wedding to Guarujáon the coast of São Paulo, to enjoy their honeymoon.

Ten days before their wedding, death separated them

Last Sunday, around 5:00 p.m., Raphael y Nathielly Araújo Souza Belarmino26 years old, They were returning from their trip in their car through the kilometer 264 de la Carretera Washington Luís (SP-310), near Araraquara.

In that section, a large burning treewhich was part of a nearby fire, broke and fell onto both lanes of the road, causing the immediate death of Raphaelwhile his wife Nathielly turned out wound, with multiple trauma and burns.

The newlywed was rushed to the Santa Casa de Araraquarawhere he received medical attention and was discharged the following Monday. Now, he is at home out of danger, according to his relatives.

Raphael was 34 years old and a music teacher. Photo: Ig nathiaraujo

The dealership Saveswhich manages the section of the highway, explained that at the time of the accident the teams were carrying out support signaling and working to control the fire, but the situation got out of control when the tree broke off and fell on the rails.

The route was completely blocked, causing congestion that extended for 7 kilometers. After 6:00 p.m. one of the hands could be freed from circulation; However, normality was restored the next morning.

Who was Raphael Bellarmino

Raphael Bellarmino was a passionate about music. He played the keyboard and the piano, and also served as a teacher of this instrument.

Daily, he shared videos on his social networks about his talent and also the progress of his students.

Denise Scaramboniowner of the music school where she worked, recalled the wedding preparations in which Bellarmino practiced the wedding march: «It was something he wanted, he planned it in great detail. He played for the bride beautifully, it was a very emotional moment full of love. Music was in his life completely.»

The Brazilian couple had gotten engaged in 2023 and married in September 2025. Photo: Ig nathiaraujo

According to her, Raphael was a very responsible and very correct teacher. «We had great affection for him as a friend and as a professional, for all his responsibility, all his charisma, love for the music he had, for awakening in each student, in the heart of each student,» he highlighted.

The Brazilian was a man romantic and thoughtful. When he proposed to Nathielly in October 2023, he did so in a restaurant surrounded by his loved ones, where before kneeling and placing the ring on her, he played the piano for her and dedicated a few words to her.

The news of the accident shocked friends, family and the local community, which still mourns the loss of a talented young man passionate about his profession.