A MasterChef star had died in a tragic car crash at the age of 38.
Yanin Campos appeared as a contestant on the Mexican version of the hit reality show in 2018.
Despite finishing sixth, she won over viewers’ hearts and was invited to take part in MasterChef: La Revancha the following year.
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Her popularity on the show boosted her social media followers, and she was later able to leave her job as a nurse to become an online influencer.
She had 100,000 followers on TikTok and over 75,000 Instagram fans.
Yanin was driving in her home city of Chihuahua, Mexico, when she reportedly lost control of her SUV on Saturday (2 August).
While travelling at speed, the influencer crashed head-on into a parked car, according to local reports.
Images published online showed her extensively damaged car.
She succumbed to her injuries in the hospital two days later.
Yanin’s brother, Raúl Campo, confirmed her death on social media.
He wrote: “To our family and friends, we inform you and mourn the passing of my sister, Yanin Campos.
“The wake is at the Hernández Funeral Home for those who would like to say goodbye and join us.”
The authorities said that the fatal smash took place on the Francisco R. Almada highway at around 6:30 am.
They also confirmed that Yanin was driving the black GMC Terrain SUV when she crashed into the parked car.
She was taken to the Hospital del Parque for urgent treatment, but died in the intensive care unit on Monday (4 August) evening, as reported by Need To Know.
Police have launched an investigation to establish the cause of the crash.
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