Miss Teen USA Kadance Fredericksen Dies at 18 in Florida Crash

Kadance Fredericksen, an 18-year-old Miss Teen USA pageant contestant and humanitarian, tragically died in a car accident on February 17 in Santa Rosa County, Florida, after her vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer. Fredericksen, who was the Miss Okaloosa County Teen representative for the 2024 pageant, had recently been accepted into nine colleges and aspired to become a veterinarian. Her family described her as 'absolutely perfect' and noted her dedication to helping others through her nonprofit organization, Kada's Promise, which supports children in difficult living situations. The Miss Florida USA organization and local community members have expressed their sorrow and shared tributes honoring her memory, highlighting her ambition and kindness. A candlelight vigil is planned to celebrate her life, where attendees are encouraged to bring teddy bears in her honor, reflecting her mission to provide comfort to vulnerable children. An investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol is ongoing regarding the circumstances of the accident.