Miss Teen USA Contestant Dies at 18 After Being Involved in a Car Crash
KADANCE FREDERICKSEN – An 18-year-old beauty queen and contestant in Miss Teen USA 2024 tragically passed away in a car accident just minutes from her home.
According to Florida authorities, Kadance’s car collided head-on with a truck on the afternoon of February 17. She was pronounced dead at the scene, while the truck driver sustained only minor injuries. Officials are still investigating the accident to determine the cause and have asked the public to keep her family in their thoughts during this heartbreaking time.
“We are still in the early stages of the investigation and ask that we all take a moment for this family as well as others who have lost a loved one to a traffic crash,” authorities said.
Her mother, Lisa, shared her grief in an interview with PEOPLE magazine, expressing shock over the sudden loss. She revealed that Kadance was only three minutes away from home when the accident occurred. “I have no idea what happened,” she said, struggling to process the devastating reality.
Kadance was more than just a pageant queen—she was a bright and hardworking student with big dreams. After being crowned Miss Okaloosa County Teen USA, she earned a spot as a contestant in Miss Florida Teen USA 2024. A senior at Baker High School, she had already been accepted into nine universities and aspired to become a veterinarian. Her love for animals and dedication to her studies reflected her strong determination to make a difference in the world.
Her sudden passing has deeply impacted her family, friends, and the pageant community. Those who knew her remember her as a kind, motivated, and compassionate young woman who always put others first. As messages of love and support continue to pour in, many are honoring her memory and the bright future she was destined to have.