The social media world is in mourning following the tragic death of popular influencer Dulce Enriquez, who passed away at just 23 years old after a horrific vehicle crash in Mexico.
Details of the Fatal Incident
Enriquez was travelling on Federal Highway 175 near the town of Santo Tomás Jalieza when the accident occurred. The SUV she was in, which was carrying the mayor of Santa María Huatulco, Julio César Cárdenas Gopar, and his security team, veered off the road. The vehicle then rolled multiple times down a steep 164-foot-deep (50-metre) ravine.
Aftermath and Hospitalisation
Dulce Enriquez, an influencer with over 122,000 Instagram followers, sustained serious injuries in the crash. She was initially hospitalised and spent ten days receiving treatment before sadly succumbing to her injuries. She passed away in a private hospital located in Oaxaca City, which lies south-east of Mexico City, on Monday.
The mayor, Julio César Cárdenas Gopar, suffered rib and hip fractures in the incident and required an operation. One of his bodyguards was also seriously injured. The group had been en route to attend an event celebrating the 487th anniversary of Huatulco's founding, as reported by media outlet NeedToKnow.
Career and Tributes
Dulce Enriquez, who also worked professionally as a make-up artist, was well-known on social media platforms for her engaging beauty tutorials and aspirational lifestyle content. Her sudden death has sent shockwaves through her online community.
Her sister, Michel Enríquez, released a heartfelt statement, saying: 'With profoundly broken hearts, we share the news of the painful passing of my beloved little sister, Dulce Ivonne Enríquez Ramírez.' She continued, 'We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who offered a prayer, sent us a message, a word of encouragement, or shared their love and support with us during this difficult time. Dulce leaves an indelible mark on our lives and in our hearts. Her memory will live on forever in us.'
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities have confirmed that the investigation into the precise circumstances of the crash and her subsequent death remains ongoing. Further updates are expected as the inquiry progresses.
