Magness was riding as a passenger on the scooter at the time of the incident.
All individuals involved in the crash sustained serious injuries and were transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center by Miami Beach Fire Rescue.
Although medical staff fought to save her, Camryn later died from her injuries at the hospital.
Her passing was publicly announced on December 9 through her official Facebook and Instagram accounts, where the family shared a video of Camryn scuba diving — a clip that reflected her adventurous spirit and joy for life.
In the caption accompanying the video, her family wrote: “Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the loss of our beloved Camryn, a radiant force whose voice, coy, and bright spirit touched so many.
Whether beneath the waves or on stage, she met life with fearless energy and boundless kindness. In the quiet between waves, her memory will surface — bright, bold, unforgotten. Rest in endless blue, our sweet girl. You are deeply loved and forever cherished.”
They also asked for privacy and prayers for friends and loved ones as they navigate the immense grief of losing someone taken far too soon.
A Rising Star From an Early Age
Camryn Betsy Magness was born on July 14, 1999, in Denver, Colorado, and showed musical ambition from a very young age.
Her journey into music began long before she became a touring artist: she started singing, writing songs, and posting videos on YouTube when she was still a child, which drew attention from music fans and industry professionals alike.
Her early recordings caught the ear of manager Jeff Pringle, who began working with her when she was just a pre‑teen. Under his guidance, she recorded her debut single “Wait and See” in 2010: a track she co‑worked on with members of the band Blessed by a Broken Heart.
That song later appeared on the soundtrack of the family film Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer, giving her music broad exposure early in her career.
A Young Career With Big Breaks
By the time Camryn was 11 years old, she was already hitting the road. In 2010, she opened for rising pop stars such as Cody Simpson and Greyson Chance on their Waiting 4U Tour, performing live in front of thousands of fans across the United States — an early taste of the stage presence she would become known for.
Camryn’s career reached an even wider global audience when, in 2012, she was selected to join the iconic British pop group One Direction as a support act on their Up All Night Tour.
She appeared on several shows of the tour, which was notable for being One Direction’s first headlining run and a breakout moment for the band.
Her relationship with One Direction continued into 2013, when she was invited back to open for them on their Take Me Home Tour — a European leg that saw 63 sold‑out shows and provided Magness with significant exposure to audiences around the world.
In addition to these major opportunities, Camryn also shared stages with other prominent acts such as Fifth Harmony during their 7/27 Tour in 2016, further solidifying her presence in the pop music scene.
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