Influencer, 24, dies in car crash as vehicle she was a passenger in smashes into a tanker
A young influencer has been killed in a devastating car crash after the vehicle she was travelling in ploughed into a tanker.The popular TikTok star, Gizem Ozmen, 24, known for her emotional and heartfelt content supporting trauma survivors, tragically lost her life alongside her driver, Mehmet Ensar Ozden, in the horrific accident.The crash took place near toll booths on the Izmir-Istanbul Highway in Manisa, Turkey, when the pair's Volkswagen smashed into a stationary tanker that had stopped in the emergency lane.Emergency services, including police, ambulance, and fire crews, rushed to the scene, but despite their efforts, both Gizem and Mehmet were pronounced dead at the roadside.Authorities have since arrested the lorry driver, and an investigation into the cause of the crash is underway.Their bodies have now been returned to their families for burial – Gizem in Urla, Izmir, and Mehmet in Istanbul.Gizem, who went by the name Lavinia Ozmen on social media, had built a loyal following with 185,000 TikTok fans and another 27,000 on Instagram.She became a viral sensation after bravely opening up about her childhood struggles and offering support to those battling trauma. The popular TikTok star, Gizem Ozmen, 24, was killed in a car crash alongside the driver of the vehicle she was in, Mehmet Ensar Ozden The content creator was travelling near toll booths on the Izmir-Istanbul Highway in Manisa, Turkey when the crash took place Their bodies have now been returned to their families for burial – Gizem in Urla, Izmir, and Mehmet in Istanbul Gizem, who went by the name Lavinia Ozmen on social media, had built a loyal following with 185,000 TikTok fans and another 27,000 on InstagramHer content often featured anonymous stories from her followers, to which she responded with compassion, advice, and encouragement.She called herself 'Lavinia, the Voice of Silent Battles', and her deeply personal posts resonated with thousands.One of her most famous videos – which kick-started her rise to fame – featured a childhood photo of herself with the caption 'trauma bowl', a phrase that many of her fans related to.News of Gizem's untimely death has devastated her supporters, with thousands flooding social media to express their grief.One heartbroken fan wrote: 'Rest in peace, you were such a kind soul, sister.'Another recalled how Gizem had personally helped them through difficult times, saying: 'We didn't know each other well, but we became friends online. Our stories were so similar. I feel so much pain knowing she's gone.'A third shared: 'She was a warrior. She always talked about fighting through life's hardships, no matter what. That's why I admired her so much. I can't believe she's gone.'As tributes continue to pour in, fans are remembering Gizem Ozmen not just as a social media star, but as a beacon of hope for so many struggling in silence.
