NACOGDOCHES COUNTY, Texas (KTRE) - A 17-year-old cancer survivor died Sunday in an ATV crash, Nacogdoches County Sheriff Jason Bridges said.
Kaedyn Nelson, who often went by KK, was a student at Woden High School, Bridges said.
The sheriff’s office, EMS and the Etoile Fire Department were called to an ATV crash on private property in Etoile shortly after noon on Sunday.
Etoile VFD was the first on scene and began giving medical treatment to Nelson, Bridges said. EMS arrived shortly after and continued giving medical treatment, but Bridges said Nelson died at the scene.
Nelson was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, an aggressive form of cancer, at age 10. Bridges noted “It was a battle that she fought and won by the grace of God. In 2019, she was in full remission and had completely recovered.”
“KK had an infectious smile and love for everyone that she met,” Bridges said. “She was known for her love of Christ, and trying to bring other kids to know our lord and savior. She had a natural desire to put the needs of others first, and had a true impact on many people’s lives.”
An account for donations for Nelson’s family is being set up at Southside Bank.