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Kaden Ballinger, a 16-year-old Florida boy, reportedly died in a car accident on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. While police have not disclosed details surrounding the crash, community members, in multiple social media posts, revealed that the teen’s truck collided with a semi-trailer truck in Georgia.
Meanwhile, a GoFundMe campaign launched in the wake of the tragic accident stated that Ballinger had received his driver’s license a few months prior to the crash that claimed his life.
The crowdfunding page, which has raised over $10,000, said that the teen had purchased his very first vehicle with his money, shortly after getting his license. The teen reportedly worked with his uncles when he wasn’t in school. The page asked people to render financial assistance to Kaden Ballinger's devastated mother, Holly, to cover the financial expenses and any other costs that may arise as she takes some time off work.
“Please consider donating or sharing this page so that enough money can be raised for Holly to bring Kaden home from Georgia, pay for his funeral expenses and take care of any other financial responsibilities that may arise as she takes this time off work to be with Sariyah and Josiyah.”
Community mourns the death of Florida teen Kaden Ballinger killed in crash
Community members are rallying behind Kaden Ballinger’s family after the teen lost his life in a tragic accident on Tuesday. While the circumstances of the teen’s death are unknown, the manner of death was confirmed by the family in a GoFundMe campaign launched in the wake of the accident.
The page said that the 16-year-old, who went to Lake Howell High School, was a straight-A student, who was fiercely kind to people. The fundraising page read:
"Kaden is loved by so many and as we all grieve this terrible loss, I know that the one thing he’d worry the most about if he was here, is the financial struggle that this puts on his mom.”
In an emotional tribute on the GoFundMe page, the teen’s former teacher revealed that Kaden Ballinger was devoted to his mom.
“I taught Kaden when he was in 6th grade and will always remember him as such a funny and bright kid who would often speak of his love for his mom and how he loved being a big brother. My heart goes out to his loved ones.”
Meanwhile, the mother of the late teen’s friend extended her support to his family and wrote:
“Kaden was a friend to our son Leon, We are sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. We are so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.”
Several other donors also penned heartfelt messages to the victim’s family to render support during the difficult time.
