Sarah Danser is known for her stage presence Discovery Channel‘s Naked and AfraidHe died as a result of a traffic accident in Hawaii. He was 34 years old.

The reality TV star was involved in a collision in Kahala on Sunday evening, October 20. According to local television channel KSLADanser was a passenger in the vehicle when the 59-year-old male driver lost control of the vehicle and collided with a parked car. He was hospitalized and listed in critical condition before dying two days later.

The driver of the car and the woman in the parked car were hospitalized in serious condition. Police confirmed that speed was a factor and not drugs or alcohol.

Originally from Castle Rock, Colorado, Danser had lived in Hawaii for nearly 12 years as a master diver, boat captain, survival expert and self-described “pirate.”

“The way to describe it is magical. “Sarah had a positive energy that really filled the environment she was in,” her brother, Jake Danser, told KSLA.

“I actually saw what a difference he made in other people’s lives,” said his father, Dan Danser. “I think he saved my life diving in Indonesia once.”

Family members also said she was a two-time breast cancer survivor.

First appeared in season eight Naked and Afraid – In 2017, a male and a female contestant must try to survive in harsh environments without food, water or clothing. He returned to the show for season 11 in 2020 and continued to appear in all three seasons of the show. star print, Naked and Afraid XL.

At the time of his death, Danser was working at Island Divers Hawaii. The company shared a tribute on social media following his death.

“Our hearts are heavy as we say goodbye to a good friend and great captain. Sarah brought such energy to everyone she came into contact with. You will be greatly missed,” wrote Island Divers Hawaii FacebookWith screenshot of Danser’s finale instagram mail

The selfie depicted Danser smiling on a boat, captioning the photo: “Who knows this boat? Look who’s driving it!”

Danser’s friend and fellow diver Tim Mason said the community was heartbroken.

“He was smart. He went under water. “He found food, slugs, snails and things like that,” he said. “He knew what he had to do to survive and he did a great job.”