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Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Yahoo
Miss Teen U.S.A. Pageant Queen Dies at 18 in Tragic Accident
A Miss U.S.A. Pageant Queen and activist died last weekend in a car accident, People and multiple other outlets reported. She was only 18 years old. Kadance Fredericksen, who was named the Miss Okaloosa County Teen representative for 2024's Miss Florida Teen U.S.A. Pageant, tragically died on Monday when her car crashed into a tractor-trailer truck around 1:30 p.m. local time. The other driver was a 56-year-old male who sustained only minor injuries in the crash. Details of the collision are not clear at this time. Authorities have not officially announced Fredericksen as the victim as an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident are still ongoing. However, the Miss Florida U.S.A. Instagram account posted a lengthy statement memorializing their late delegate, and Fredericksen's family also confirmed the news to local media outlets."Our pageant community has lost a beautiful soul - one who was a true light in this world. She was ambitious, driven, kind, and a leader among her pageant sisters," the statement began. "Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends, and all who are mourning this devastating loss. May we honor her memory by carrying forward the light she so effortlessly shared with the world and our Florida pageant community," it concluded. Fredericksen's mother, Lisa, told WEAR that her daughter was 'the light' of her and her husband's life. Michelle Watts, Fredericksen's pageant coach, told WKRG: 'Even though she passed away at 18 years old, her life story and her life start song still sings…She is going to have such a legacy behind her. Fredericksen's alma mater, The Baker School, memorialized the 'exceptional young woman' in a statement posted to Facebook on Tuesday. "Kadance was a beacon of light in our community, known for her compassion, tireless advocacy for children in need, and unwavering dedication to making a difference," the statement read, calling this a "heartbreaking time" for the school, Fredericksen's family, and all those whom she touched.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Yahoo
Okaloosa County pageant queen dies in car crash
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — An Okaloosa County pageant queen has died after a crash in Santa Rosa County at Highway 4 and Hurricane Lake Road. Okaloosa County deputies, K-9 seek missing man Family members identified the victim as 18-year-old Kadance Frederickson — the Miss Okaloosa County Teen representative at the Miss Florida Teen USA pageant in 2024. Kadance, a Baker School student, was killed when her around 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17. Family members told News 5 that Kadance had just received nine college acceptances and planned on being a veterinarian. Her family described Kadance as 'absolutely perfect' and having 'the whole world at the palm of her hands.' Kadance had created the 'Kada's Promise' organization, collecting over 12,000 teddy bears and blankets and distributing them to children enduring abuse and trauma, according to the organization's website. Her family will continue the organization in her name. Baker School administrators said counselors and mental health psychologists will be on campus Tuesday for students. 3 Pensacola teens seriously injured in crash: FHP Arrangements are still being made, but the family asks that donations be made to 'Kada's Promise' in lieu of flowers. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
