BAKER, Fla. (WKRG) — The Miss Florida Teen USA organization has officially retired the title of Miss Okaloosa County Teen USA — permanently awarding it to Kadance Fredericksen in her memory.

BAKER, Fla. (WKRG) — The family of Kadance Fredericksen is speaking out for the first time since the 18-year-old’s death, sharing their grief and determination to continue her work.

On Monday, 18-year-old Kadance Fredericksen, who was the Miss Okaloosa County Teen representative at the 2024 Miss Florida Teen USA pageant was killed when her vehicle crashed into a tractor-trailer.

On Monday, 18-year-old Kadance Fredericksen, who was the Miss Okaloosa County Teen representative at the 2024 Miss Florida Teen USA pageant was killed when her vehicle crashed into a tractor-trailer.