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Manitoba Highway Crash Kills Four Teenagers
9 Sep
Summary
- Four teenagers died in a collision on Highway 8 near Winnipeg Beach.
- The victims were occupants of a westbound vehicle struck by a van.
- A GoFundMe has raised over $4,000 to support one victim's family.
A tragic traffic accident on Sunday on Manitoba's Highway 8 resulted in the deaths of four teenagers. The victims were traveling in a westbound vehicle that was struck by a southbound van while crossing Highway 8 near Winnipeg Beach.
Among the deceased was 18-year-old Chloe Vermette, who is remembered by friends as a loving and radiant individual. She had recently graduated and was enjoying time with friends before deciding on her future. Her family's involvement in dirt track racing and her passion for vehicles, like Corvettes, were also noted.
The other victims included 18-year-old Maya Borsa from Sandy Hook, an 18-year-old man from Gimli, and a 17-year-old boy from Ear Falls, Ontario. The four individuals in the van involved in the collision sustained only minor injuries and were transported to a Winnipeg hospital.
A GoFundMe campaign, initiated to support Vermette's family with unexpected expenses, had raised over $4,000 as of Wednesday, reflecting the community's response to the sudden tragedy.
