A Brazilian influencer tragically perished after her car overturned while she was en route to do a photoshoot in Sao Paulo with her identical twin sister.
The tragic accident occurred on the morning of October 23 while Lara Cleaver Afonso, 26, was driving along the Armando Salles de Oliveira highway from Guaraci to Olímpia, Jam Press reported. The Instagram model was in the driver’s seat while her sister Dara Cleaver Afonso, 26, was riding shotgun with their cousin, Vitória Molina Leite da Silva, 25, in the back.
Tragedy struck after Lara lost control while going around a turn, causing the vehicle to flip over, and eject her from the car.
Authorities are currently investigating the accident, which they believe was caused by the bombshell falling asleep at the wheel.
Following the crash, Lara was rushed to the hospital, where medics revealed that she’d sustained multiple fractures. Despite doctors’ best efforts, she eventually succumbed to her injuries.
Her twin sister Dara, meanwhile, was transported to the Hospital de Base de São José do Rio Preto, where she underwent emergency surgery. She currently remains under observation at the facility.
Thankfully, the twins’ cousin emerged from the crash with only minor injuries and has since been released from the hospital.
Lara was buried Monday morning in Olímpia, where she lived with her family, G1 reported.
At the time of her death, Lara and Dara boasted over 10,000 followers on their shared Instagram page @laraafonso_daraafonso, where the twinfluencers frequently shared pics posing together in sexy matching outfits.
In her final post uploaded a week ago, a bikini-clad Lara could be seen sunning herself on a boat alongside her sister.
Social media was devastated over the influencer’s loss with one crestfallen fan writing, “Unbelievable, what happened! Life is a blow! My condolences to Lara’s family and friends!”
“My sincere sympathies! Until now I can’t believe it!” said another. “Rest in peace Laura! And I will continue to pray for your sister.”