NEED TO KNOW
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Influencer and boxer Dominika “Mina” Elischerova has died at 23 years old after she was hit by a truck while commuting to a combat training class in Thailand
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Her mother spoke to the Czech Republic’s CNN affiliate to speak about the tragedy, which was also confirmed by the fighting organization Clash MMA on Instagram
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According to Dominika’s mom, she was taken to the hospital, where doctors tried and failed to resuscitate her multiple times
Czech influencer Dominika “Mina” Elischerova has died at 23 years old after a fatal traffic accident in Thailand.
According to CNN Prima, the content creator and boxer was hit by a truck while commuting to her Muay Thai combat training on Tuesday, March 17. She was reportedly taken to a hospital in the area, where doctors failed to resuscitate her after multiple tries. The outlet stated that her mother, Petra Elischerova, was the first to confirm her daughter’s death.
In an interview with the Czech Republic’s CNN affiliate, Petra said that Dominika was meant to be abroad in Thailand for about a month. The grieving mother said that fellow influencer Samir Margina went to the hospital with Dominika, and he contacted Petra while the medical team attempted to help.
Dominika ‘Mina’ Elischerova.
Credit: minaisbest/Instagram
“He didn’t leave her until her last breath,” she told CNN Prima. Petra also said she was still trying to process the tragedy, adding, “I keep thinking she’ll call me again. She’ll say, ‘Mom, I’m home.’ And then I realize she won’t call again.”
The official Clash MMA Instagram account also announced the news of Dominika’s death with a commemorative post featuring a black and white photo of her smiling in fighting gear on March 17.
“It is with deep sadness that we announce that Dominika has sadly lost her final battle in the hospital,” the caption began. “We are extremely sorry. It breaks our hearts. Our wrestler, presenter, friend and, above all, part of our family has passed away.”
The post continued, “We hope you’re looking down on us and continue to watch over us. Your laugh, positive energy and fight will never be forgotten. You were and always will be great. We’re thinking of you. You always remain in our heart.”
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Dominika’s Instagram page @MinaIsBest boasts over 380,000 followers. She regularly posted content of herself competing in fights, short trending videos and photos alongside friends. On Feb. 24, less than one month before her death, she posted a video of herself sticking her head out of a vehicle window.
“Respectfully idk who i lose as long as it’s not me again,” she wrote alongside the brief clip in overlaying text.
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