Aimee Walker
TikTok star Kara Santorelli has tragically died aged just 18 years old.
Santorelli, from Florida, US, had a whopping 53,000 followers on the social media platform.
The high school senior mostly shared videos singing along to the latest TikTok trends.
She apparently enjoyed spending time at the beach and boating with her family.
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Santorelli was killed when a car ploughed into her vehicle in a head-on collision on March 17.
The Florida Highway Patrol has stated that she was driving on Highway 29 in Escambia County, Florida, and a Chevrolet sedan careened the wrong way, smashing into her Nissan SUV.
Santorelli is believed to have died in the wreck while the other driver – who is yet to be identified – also perished after getting trapped in their vehicle.
Just days before the tragedy, the Florida teen had taken to TikTok and went viral with a video boasting about her safety record while posing inside a car.
It was captioned: “When they try [to] call me a bad driver but I’ve never hit a person or an actual car.”
It has since been viewed over 15 million times.
In a memorial post on Facebook, Santorelli’s aunt opened up about her heartbreak.
She penned: “A little piece of my heart died today when I found out my niece went to heaven.
“I love your beautiful soul Kara!”
While Santorelli’s mother has shared a devastating post.
It reads: “I love you Kara. God blessed me with you.”
In a statement, Northview High School officials have also paid tribute to the teen.
School representatives say: “We hold tight to beautiful memories that she had left with us.
“Her beautiful smile and kind spirit will continue to be in the hearts of her friends and classmates.”
The restaurant where Santorelli worked has also posted a tribute, describing the teen as a ‘very special person’.
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They wrote: “If you didn’t know Kara you missed out on knowing a very special person and it’s a void in our hearts.
“We will always remember you and know that you can put a smile on everyone’s face even through the rough times!”
Many people have taken to Santorelli’s social media accounts to also say a few words.
“Rest in peace beautiful,” says one follower.
Another adds: “Rest in peace, Kara. My heart goes out to everyone you loved and everyone that cares for you.”
“RIP pretty girl. We’ll look for you in the sunsets now,” somebody else comments.
While a fourth person writes: “Such a beautiful person and amazing family. So many prayers for your family and all those who loved you.”
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