MasterChef star & TikTok influencer Yanin Campos dies aged 38 in horror car crash in Mexico
Yanin Campos, 38, appeared as a contestant on Mexico's version of the hit reality show.
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She was driving in her home city of Chihuahua, Mexico, on Saturday when she reportedly lost control of her SUV.
The influencer crashed head-on into a parked car, according to local reports.
Pictures shared online showed her mangled car - and she died from her injuries in hospital two days later.
Despite only finishing sixth in 2018, she was invited to take part in MasterChef: La Revancha the following year.
Her popularity on the show allowed her to leave her job as a nurse and become a full-time influencer.
She had 100,000 followers on TikTok and over 75,000 Instagram fans.
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 the fatal smash took place on the Francisco R. Almada highway at around 6.30am.
They confirmed Yanin was driving the black GMC Terrain SUV when she crashed into the parked car.
She was taken to the Hospital del Parque, but died in intensive care on Monday evening.
Police have launched an investigation to establish the cause of the crash.
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