High school cheerleader, 18, is killed in horror crash when state trooper slammed into her vehicle and injured six others: Victim just weeks from graduating

A high school cheerleader has been killed in a horror crash after a state trooper slammed into her vehicle.

Olivia Flores, 18, was among a group of seven people who were rushed to the hospital following a collision involving three cars on Saturday.

Her family made the agonizing decision to turn off her life support and she died on Sunday, just weeks before she was due to graduate from Owatonna High School.

The smash took place at around 5:45pm near the Apache Mall in Rochester, Minnesota, closing the stretch for seven hours.

High school cheerleader, 18, has been killed in a horror crash after a state trooper slammed into her vehicle

'Instead of planning Olivia's graduation party and celebrating her next chapter in life, Steph and Carlos are left picking up the pieces of this tragedy,' family friend Michal Otte wrote on a GoFundMe for her parents.

'Olivia was such a special young lady. To know her is to be inspired by her. She was fierce and she was loyal. 

'She was beautiful down to her soul. I can only say to know her and love her was a gift!'

Flores, 18, was among a group of seven people who were rushed to the hospital following a collision involving three cars on Saturday

Her family made the agonizing decision to turn off her life support and she died on Sunday, just weeks before she was due to graduate from Owatonna High School

High school cheerleader Olivia Flores has been killed in a horror crash after a state trooper slammed into her vehicle

Her father Carlos told KIMT his daughter was an active member in the school community.

'She was so excited to graduate from Owatonna High School on June 7th,' he said.

'She was the captain of the football cheer and basketball cheer teams and involved in young life. She is loved by so many,' 

Investigators are now working to understand the full circumstances of the crash. 

'Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the family and friends of Olivia Flores, a senior at Owatonna High School,' Owatonna County School District, Superintendent Jeff Elstad said in a statement.

'Many supports are available at Owatonna High School for our students following this tragedy. Additional counselors and staff will be at the school throughout the week.'

'Students are encouraged to reach out to OHS staff should they need support. If families have any concerns about their child, they should also reach out to the staff,' they added.

Shocking pictures show the crumpled remains of the Ford Focus following the horror crash

The smash took place at around 5:45pm near the Apache Mall in Rochester, Minnesota , closing the stretch for seven hours

Flores was travelling in a Ford Focus with a 19-year-old and 21-year-old woman at the time of the crash.

State Trooper Shane Roper was turning left across Highway 14 when he smashed into the Ford, according to KSTP.

He had a 20-year-old male passenger with him at the time.

Col. Christina Bogojevic of the Minnesota State Police said: 'Making sure motorists are safe as they travel Minnesota's roads is at the core of what we do each day. Our agency works hard to prevent crashes and save lives. 

'On Saturday evening, a Minnesota State Patrol squad was involved in a crash in Rochester in which someone later died. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragic event.'