The Tribune

HEARTFELT tributes from family and friends have flooded social media following the death of 18-year-old Chanell Adderley who was killed in a car crash this week.

The teenager died early Monday morning after the vehicle she was travelling in crashed into a wooden pole on Prince Charles Drive.

Police said two men were injured in the crash and taken to hospital, where their condition remains unknown.

Her death sent shockwaves through her family and friends, many of whom remembered her as kind-hearted and loving.

One friend, Darvinette Hanna, said she was still in shock and disbelief but would cherish every memory they shared.

“It was just a few days ago we went out with the girls to watch the new Avatar movie with my mom, and I hugged you so much and told you that I miss you and love you, not knowing that it would be the last time I am able to,” she wrote on Facebook.

Her uncle, Lothario Adderley, likened her passing to a bad dream.

“My beautiful niece,” he said. “Y’all was my kids before I had kids. SIP baby. Uncle love you so much.”

Another friend, Katara, called Adderley more than a friend, describing her as her sister, and safe place.

She said she was grateful for every laugh, moment and late-night conversation they shared.

“Being away from home was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do,” she said, “and you were always the one reminding me that I was strong enough.”

“You never let me give up on myself, even when I wanted to. You encouraged me, pushed me, and believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself. I’ll carry that with me forever.”

Katara said it pains her that she never got the chance to say goodbye or share one last hug, adding that she would give anything for one more moment.

She ended her tribute with a promise, saying: “I will finish what I started.”

“I will keep going even on days it hurts the most. I’ll do it for you. I’ll make you proud.”

This latest incident marks the country’s sixth traffic fatality of the year, according to The Tribune’s records.