Cara McCollum, a former Miss New Jersey who was critically injured in a car accident on Monday, February 15, is no more. Cara, who met with a grave car accident, could not cope with the injuries and died on February 22’ 2016 at 4:31am.

The news about her death was shared by Cara McCollum’s family on Facebook, where the family expressed their pain in following words:

“Thank you all for this tremendous outpouring of love and support for our Cara. We can’t begin to tell you how much your prayers have meant to us in this incredibly difficult time. Cara passed away this morning. Her family was with her in the operating room, and she died peacefully at 4:31am. Before she died, Cara made the selfless decision to donate her organs. At this very moment, she is saving lives. We’ve prayed constantly for a miracle, and we believe God has answered our prayers. Although it’s not the miracle that we first envisioned, it’s a miracle nonetheless. In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years. Please accept our sincerest thanks for your heartfelt prayers. We all will miss her now that she’s gone.”

Cara’s family also mentioned that Cara decided to donate her organs, and that they are extremely proud of her. The family wrote: “Before she died, Cara made the selfless decision to donate her organs. At this very moment, she is saving lives.”

SNJ Today, the news channel for which Cara used to anchor, also posted message of condolence to her family as they wrote on their social media handle:

“The entire SNJ Today family extends its condolences to the many loyal viewers, colleagues, friends and family of Cara McCollum. Whether you had the privilege of knowing her or if you enjoyed her newscasts during her all too brief time with us, you know that her smile, determination and sincerity made her a beloved individual. Cara showed warmth to everyone she met. She was a part of our news team family and we are gratified to have worked with her – even for such a short time. We will miss her terribly.”

The 24-year-old’s Ford Mustang spun off the road, hitting three trees before ending up at the bottom of an embankment in Salem County, New Jersey. According to police investigation, McCollum appeared to have been driving too fast on the wet road, and authorities do not believe alcohol or drugs were a factor.

Angelopedia’s deep and sincere condolence to Cara’s family, may her soul rest in peace.