Miriam Grace Kemp remembered after tragic Kawana crash

Shocked loved ones have paid tribute to a Central Queensland teen who was killed in a crash just hours after many who knew her had learned of the devastating loss of two toddlers in a separate tragedy. VIDEO, UPDATES.

*Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains the name and images of a person who has died.

Floral tributes are growing at the scene where a 19-year-old Mirian Grace Kemp was tragically killed in a crash at the weekend.

It comes as loved ones continue to remember the daughter, sister and friend “Meme” who died when the Holden Berlina she was driving hit a tree on Crane Ave, Kawana in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Police investigations indicate the sedan was travelling along Crane Ave before it went off the road and crashed about 3am.

Emergency crews arrived on scene a short time later and attempted to treat her, but tragically, the 19-year-old was declared dead at the scene.

Her 17-year-old female passenger, from Koongal, was taken to Rockhampton Hospital and has since been discharged.

Speaking to police in Rockhampton on Saturday, Detective Superintendent Darrin Shadlow confirmed the young woman had been living in Rockhampton but had “strong ties” to Woorabinda where two boys died in what appeared to be a tragic accident on Friday night.

It’s understood she grew up or spent part of her life in Rockhampton and attended North Rockhampton State High School.

Miriam Kemp is being remembered for her “heart of gold” after she died in a tragic crash on November 11.

Woorabinda was near to heart and she followed the council and also a daily Bible study page.

Speaking to this publication, Sandra Bird, who wanted to be known as “Miriam’s Mum” as she’d helped raise her, described her as “such a beautiful, delightful daughter”.

“Meme was my first child that came into my care, I had always desired a daughter, and I am so blessed to have been given the privilege to have been part of Meme’s life,” she said.

Miriam's ‘mum’ Sandra shared this image in her memory.

“Meme brought so much love and joy into my life, not only mine but many others also.

“From the very first day, I can still remember Meme (at) 18 months old she was when came into my life.

“All the beautiful memories I’ll cherish forever.”

Earlier, she’d posted: “My beautiful daughter/niece Miriam Grace Kemp, darling girl, my heart has been broken, of hearing of your passing away, I will forever cherish you, baby girl … “You're with your big brother, Solomon. I’ll be seeing you again, my daughter, in the sweet by and by”.

Sandra Bird pictured with Miriam Kemp.

“Rest easy my baby sister Miriam my heart is all in pieces I still can’t get over it,” one woman posted to Miriam’s social page.

“You were literally there for me since day dot Meme Grace. Since the day I moved to north in 2017. You had a heart of gold and always took care of me and looked out for me whenever I ran amok or was in trouble, always making sure I was safe. I love you our sweet angel, see you at them pearly white gates,” one tribute read

Another posted, “Rest easy my big sister love you why did it have to be you I miss you so much Meme Grace I broke down when I heard my heart just broke so bad spread those wings now … girl and shine.”

Investigations into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.