Pregnant B.C. woman dies after getting hit by car in Mexico while on vacation

A B.C. woman has passed away after she was hit by a car in Mexico while on vacation.

Initially, Kristyferr Koverola, 30, was hit in a crosswalk in Cancun last Sunday.

She was in critical condition in hospital and needed blood transfusions to ensure she was stable enough for an air transfer to Miami.

However, her mother-in-law confirmed to Global News that Koverola passed away early Thursday morning.

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She was also five months pregnant when she was struck by the car and lost her son on Tuesday.

Koverola was in Mexico with her husband Troy to celebrate their second wedding anniversary.

Her mother-in-law said Koverola was such an important part of their lives.

“It’s difficult, so difficult. She’s just a bright shining star in our family and the love of his life,” Linda Koverola told Global News on Wednesday.

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There is also a GoFundMe set up to help with additional expenses.