Two teenagers were killed, and two others were seriously injured after a car crash in Manatee County earlier this month.

Kyra McElroy said her son Finn Hammerl died in the crash. He was a passenger in the vehicle.

Family said Finn was known as the "peacemaker" to those who knew him. He had a charismatic personality and a big heart.

"He was a bright, beautiful person. He walked in the room and radiated love," said Kyra McElroy, Finn's mother.

According to a Florida Highway Patrol report, the crash happened near U.S. Highway 301 at about 2:15 a.m. on August 9. The driver of the Dodge Charger also died.

Finn's family said he became a Yoga instructor at the age of 14. He enjoyed playing tennis, basketball, baseball and football. He graduated from Parrish Community High School last year.

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