A news anchor who formerly served as Miss New Jersey died Monday after suffering injuries in a car crash last week.
Cara McCollum, 24, passed away "peacefully" after donating her organs, according to a message on the "Prayers for Cara" Facebook page.
Princeton University, where McCollum graduated from in 2015, also tweeted about her death.
RIP, Cara McCollum '15, a former Miss New Jersey who died today a week after an automobile accident. https://t.co/Q14nTXoPm3
McCollum was crowned Miss New Jersey in 2013 while she was a student at Princeton, and represented the state in the Miss America pageant in 2014, according to NJ.com.
She was originally from Arkansas, according to the website.
While serving in her role, McCollum focused on literacy and volunteered with high school students through the Women's Leadership Institute.
Former New Jersey Assemblywoman Carolin Casagrande, who McCollum worked with at the institute, told NJ.com that the beauty queen had contacted her and asked to volunteer.
"I think the world should know she is more than a beautiful Ivy League pageant queen," she said before McCollum's death. "She is an incredible humanitarian that cares about the world."
Many people posted condolences on social media after news of McCollum's death was announced, including Gov. Chris Christie.
Very sad to learn of the passing of Miss NJ 2013 Cara McCollum. Thoughts & prayers to her family, friends & the @MissAmericaOrg community.
McCollum was dating NBC Philadelphia anchor and reporter Keith Jones, who posted a loving tribute to her on Facebook.
"Her enormous heart enriched my life and changed me forever," he wrote.
SNJ Today said in a statement that McCollum "showed warmth to everyone she met."
"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," the statement said.