THIS is the horrifying moment a motorcyclist slammed into a ramp in front of a screaming crowd before later dying from his injuries.
Dramatic footage captured by a spectator shows rider Lurrique Ferrari powering up a ramp before the fatal crash at the Hot Wheels Epic Show at Beto Carrero World in Penha, Brazil.
Video of the incident is too distressing to show in full.
Moments earlier, another performer had cleared the daring leap with ease.
But as 36-year-old Lurrique rockets upward, he fails to reach the second ramp, crashing head-first into the structure.
Shocked viewers scream as Lurrique collapses to the ground and Sunday’s stunt show turns to tragedy.
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Park staff said its firefighting team jumped in to the assist the stricken daredevil immediately.
Lurrique was promptly rushed to Hospital Marieta Konder Bornhauser in Itajai, where he underwent surgery before succumbing to his terrible injuries.
Family members said Lurrique worked at the park for about a year and adored his job there.
He also dedicated some of his free time to help out in his family’s burger restaurant.
On social media, he regularly posted images and clips of his jaw-dropping stunts, including jumps, spins, and tricks in the air, usually performed in artistic shows.
Beto Carrero World said it was investigating the causes of the accident, adding: “In this moment of indescribable pain, we express our solidarity, respect and feelings to family members, friends and colleagues.
“Lurrique was admired for the talent, dedication and passion with which he performed his work.”
The show scheduled for the following day was cancelled in his honour.
Only last week, a stuntman died after reportedly losing his balance performing a Globe of Death motorbike trick in Naples, Italy.
Christian Quezada, 26, was zooming inside a metal cage with two other motorists when he fell and tumbled off his bike in front of a horrified crowd.
Terrifying footage shows the moment Christian slips, causing a pile-on with the other two motorcyclists.
One of the bikers, a 43-year-old Mexican man, was rushed to hospital where he was treated for serious injuries.
The third, a 26-year-old Colombian man, escaped unharmed.
Local reports suggest Christian lost his balance during the performance and then was hit from behind by the second stuntman.
Tributes poured in for the “great” stuntman, who is remembered for his “energy” and infectious kindness.
In Blackpool, another Globe of Death bike rider was hit by their own motorcycle at high speed after falling off during a performance.
One member of the audience told Manchester Evening News: “It was around 3.50pm this afternoon.
“The rider entered the mesh ball and started his performance normally.
“As the second half of his performance began, he let go of the bike to perform his act without holding onto the bike but unfortunately fell off and slid down the ball.
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“As he lay there after falling off, the bike carried on moving as it came round and knocked him on the head. Whilst the cast of the circus checked to see if he was OK, around 200-250 of us got asked to leave the circus as quickly as possible.”
The rider was taken to hospital and treated for “serious injuries”.