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The star of “Naked and Afraid” dies in an accident at the age of 34
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The star of “Naked and Afraid” dies in an accident at the age of 34

Former “Naked and Afraid” star Sarah Danser died Tuesday in a car accident in Hawaii at the age of 34.

The reality TV star, who appeared on the survival series in 2017, was killed when a 59-year-old man lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a parked car in Kahala, Honolulu. KSLA reports

Danser, who was in the passenger seat, was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. She succumbed to her injuries on October 22.

Former “Naked and Afraid” star Sarah Danser died Tuesday in a car accident in Hawaii at the age of 34. Sarah Danser/Instagram

The driver of the car was hospitalized on Sunday and currently remains there in serious condition.

A woman in the parked vehicle was also hospitalized, while the man she was sitting next to refused treatment, Honolulu police said.

Police indicated that while speed was a factor in the crash, drugs or alcohol were not involved, the news outlet adds.

“Magic is the way to describe it,” said Sarah’s brother, Jake Danser. “Sarah had this positive energy about her that just filled the environment she was in.”

Danser was killed when a 59-year-old man lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a parked car in Kahala, Honolulu. Sarah Danser/Instagram

“I’ve actually seen how much of a difference it has made in other people’s lives. I think she saved my life once diving in Indonesia,” added her father, Dan Danser.

The station has reached out to representatives from Warner Brothers Discovery, the network that airs the reality series, for comment.

At the time of her death, Sarah had worked at Island Divers Hawaii. The diving center paid tribute after news of her death.

The reality TV star appeared on the survival series in 2017. Sarah Danser/Instagram

“Heavy hearts as we say goodbye to a good friend and a great captain. Sarah brought such great energy to everyone she came in contact with. You will be greatly missed,” they he wrote on Facebook Thursday.

The post was accompanied by a screenshot of Sarah’s finale Upload to Instagramwhich was a photo of her on a boat.

“Who recognizes this boat? Look who’s driving it! ”, Sarah captioned the October 11 post.

The Colorado native lived in Hawaii for 12 years before her death. Sarah Danser/Instagram

Sarah had identified herself as a “pirate” and “boat captain, SCUBA Diver (and) survivor” on social media.

The Colorado native lived in Hawaii for 12 years before her death.

After appearing in ‘Naked and Afraid’ in 2017, Sarah returned the following year for the spin-off titled ‘Naked and Afraid XL’.

She also participated in “Fight to Survive” last year.

Her ‘Naked and Afraid’ co-star Melissa Lauren has since paid tribute, saying Sarah “was (one of) the most adventurous souls I’ve ever met”.

Danser’s last Instagram post was a photo of her smiling on a boat. Sarah Danser/Instagram

“She was not only a fierce Naked and Afraid survivor (she completed XL in South Africa with me), but also a breast cancer survivor who kept an inspiring and positive attitude through her treatment.”

“Rest Sarah, I know you’re out there exploring somewhere,” Lauren added.