Miss Alabama Zoe Bethel dies 8 days after suffering brain injuries from accident

Alabama pageant Queen Zoe Sozo Bethel died Friday, eight days after an accident left her in a coma, her family announced.

”On Friday, February 18, 2022, at approximately 5:30AM Eastern time in Miami, Florida, our beloved Zoe Sozo Bethel passed from this life into the next as a result of succumbing to her injuries," her family wrote, "She touched the hearts of many people and was actively affiliated with several organizations and groups namely, she was the current Miss Alabama (for America Strong), a political commentator for RSBN, a Brand Ambassador for Turning Point USA, and Liberty University’s Falkirk Center. She was also a spokeswoman for Students for Life and affiliated with Project Veritas."

Bethel’s passed four days after the family had confirmed that she’d been in an accident.

The family asked that their privacy be respected at this time and included a GoFundMe link where fans could donate to support burial and medical expenses.