A young woman, aged 23, tragically passed away following a head injury sustained during an unfortunate incident at a Utah music festival over the weekend, according to her family’s statement on Monday.

Ava Ahlander was enjoying the RedWest music festival in Salt Lake City with her friends on Saturday when the event had to be evacuated due to severe weather conditions, her uncle, Bobby Ahlander, informed FOX13 Salt Lake City.

Seeking refuge, Ava and her friends made their way to a car parked on a nearby street outside the festival area, as reported by the Salt Lake City Police.

Bobby Ahlander explained that it was at this moment the devastating accident took place.

Ava Ahlander, 23, succumbed to her injuries on Sunday following an incident near a music festival in Salt Lake City, Utah, her family confirmed. (GoFundMe)

“Her friends said some big piece of wood plank just like flew threw the air and hit her in the head,” Ahlander said.

Police said Ava had stepped out of the car at some point as strong winds blew a 2-foot by 12-foot scaffolding board from a nearby apartment building that was under construction, according to the report. The board fell from about 30 feet before striking Ahlander and the car.

Ava’s uncle, Bobby Ahlander, said his niece loved concerts and was attending the festival with friends. (FOX13 Salt Lake City KSTU)

The 23-year-old was rushed to a hospital, though doctors eventually declared her dead after determining the board had crushed her brain stem, the family told the outlet.

Ahlander also confirmed Ava’s death in a statement on Facebook.

“As you can imagine, this was absolutely devastating news and I am grief-stricken,” he wrote. “Ava was an absolute delight of a human being. Everyone loved her. She had the best smile. She was an avid concertgoer and had flown in from Seattle to go see Post Malone with her friends. I love her and will miss her.”

Severe weather forced the festival to suspend activities and concertgoers to seek shelter. (FOX13 Salt Lake City KSTU)

A GoFundMe page for Ava called her a “beautiful soul” who possessed a “kindness, warmth, and adventurous spirit” that touched those around her. The page added that Ava was also an organ donor.

“Even in her passing, Ava continues to give the gift of life to others as an organ donor—a final act of generosity that truly reflects her caring nature and desire to help those in need,” according to the page.

Ahlander reflected on his niece’s choice to become an organ donor to help others.

“I think that is so beautiful,” he told the station.