A TEEN who died on Monday in a tragic automotive crash shared a heartbreaking put up only one week earlier than her stunning loss of life.

Kadance Fredericksen, 18, tragically died in a crash with a semitractor-trailer on February 17. 

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Fredericksen was concerned in a head-on collision with the automobile whereas driving alongside Freeway 4 in Santa Rosa, Florida. 

The highschool senior was a former Miss Okaloosa County Teen USA winner and based Kadas Promise, a nonprofit group that donated stuffed animals and blankets to kids who have been victims of trauma or abuse.

Fredericksen was additionally a member of her faculty’s Nationwide Honor Society and dance crew, Northwest Florida Every day Information reported.

Fredericksen additionally raised $25,000 for the Ronald McDonald Home throughout her pageant days.

The philanthropic teen posted a video on Instagram only one week earlier than her loss of life a couple of scholarship she was awarded. 

Fredericksen’s video exhibits her coming into an award ceremony for the Ellison McCraney Ingram Basis. 

Photographs from the teenager’s pageant days, together with a video clip of a speech she gave on the occasion, are included within the brief Instagram Reel.

“I’m extremely grateful to be chosen as a recipient of this yr’s Ellison McCraney Ingram Basis $40,000 Scholarship,” she wrote.

“This beneficiant help will assist form my future and produce me one step nearer to reaching my desires. 

“Thanks to the Ingram household, the muse, and everybody concerned for this wonderful honor!”

Beneath the put up, dozens of commenters left condolences for her household and shared their fond recollections of her. 

“Such a shiny future forward of her,” one lady wrote.

“Completed a lot in her younger life. I pray Kadas Promise will proceed to do the nice work she was doing.”

“RIP you stunning angel…please proceed your work from above in your particular indicators of affection,” one other commenter wrote.

Along with profitable the distinguished scholarship for her philanthropic work, she was additionally the youngest particular person awarded Crestview’s Citizen of the 12 months. 

Baker Faculty, which Fredericksen attended, introduced her tragic passing on Fb Tuesday morning. 

“Kadance was a beacon of sunshine in our group, identified for her compassion, tireless advocacy for youngsters in want, and unwavering dedication to creating a distinction,” the varsity wrote.

“As we navigate this heartbreaking time, we’re deeply grateful for our devoted Baker college and workers, our group, in addition to the unwavering help of our district crew in offering extra counselors. 

“Their tireless efforts to consolation and help our college students and workers have been really invaluable. Please know that help is obtainable on campus for anybody who might have it, and we encourage you to achieve out in case you need assistance.”

The varsity will likely be internet hosting a candlelight vigil for the teenager on Wednesday night.