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A tragic crash on Oahu’s Pali Highway claimed the life of 16-year-old Kalena Abelmann, who was speeding when her car plunged 50 feet into a ravine and caught fire. Not wearing a seatbelt, she died at the scene — marking Oahu’s 20th traffic fatality this year. Kalena, poised to graduate early and pursue a career with the FBI, was known for her kindness, creativity, and passion for helping others — from volunteering at a food bank to donating supplies during the pandemic. Her parents, philanthropists running a global school supplies nonprofit, are grieving as the community rallies around them. A GoFundMe, started by her cousin, has raised over $53,000 for funeral costs, with remaining funds going to Kalena’s favorite charities. Authorities are investigating the crash, with speed as a key factor — no drugs or alcohol have been confirmed. Her body was recovered by Honolulu Fire Department.

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