Baloch was sitting in the passenger seat when the accident occurred in Karachi's DHA Phase VIII area, her family confirmed to The Express Tribune.
"It is true that she passed away," a family member said.
The family member further added that "she was travelling in the passenger seat, and the car slid."
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Baloch, 20, was one of the finest strikers for Pakistan women's football team. She represented the country at the South Asian Football Federation Women Football Championship 2014 in Islamabad, which was the last international event that Pakistan women's team competed in.
Earlier, Baloch became the first Pakistani woman to score a hat-trick abroad during her stint in Maldives. She also made the score sheet in Pakistan’s 4-1 victory over Bhutan in 2014 SAFF Women’s Championship.
The 20-year-old played for the Balochistan United FC as a forward in the domestic circuit.
"She represented Pakistan and was a role model for many girls. Today Shahlyla Baloch died in a car accident. What a shocking news," FootballPakistan.Com (FPDC) wrote on their Facebook page.
"All our condolences to her family," it added.
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Many took to Twitter after the sad demise of the footballer.
OMG she was star a role model for many girls. Today Shahlyla Baloch died in a car accident. What a shocking news. pic.twitter.com/T5sdzkOKHV
— Shahzaib Ali 🇵🇰 (@DSBcricket) October 13, 2016
She represented Pakistan and role model for many girls. Today Shahlyla Baloch died in a car accident.
— MSZ (@MuhammadSabboor) October 13, 2016
Inna lillaahi wa inna ilayhi Raaji'on pic.twitter.com/xHHTGwRia0
Inna lillaahi wa inna ilayhi Raaji'oon
— Hamza (@hamzaashahid) October 13, 2016
Pak football player Shahlyla Baloch died in a car accident.
Sad news :(
Really sad to hear about Shahlyla Baloch, she gave so much to Pakistani football. May Allah grant her the highest rank in Jannah.
— Taimur Nadeem (@Taimurlfc) October 13, 2016
Rest in eternal peace https://t.co/KGycJeZBWS
— Mansoor Ali (@MansoorAlii_) October 13, 2016
Sad & shocked 2 hear that #Pakistan female Football team member Shahlyla Baloch died in car accident.
— Tatom (@tatom2k) October 13, 2016
Inna lillaahi wa inna ilayhi Raaji'oon
oh god mercy! what a heartbreaking news. shahlyla baloch died in a car accident.
— corrupt lungs (@AsharBughio) October 13, 2016
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