What happened in the Sault Ste. Marie collision?

A van veered into oncoming traffic, causing a head-on collision with a vehicle carrying Wendy Hinan and her two-year-old son.

How is Wendy Hinan doing after the crash?

Wendy Hinan is recovering in a Toronto hospital with significant mobility issues but is in good spirits.

Where can I donate to the Hinan family?

The family has a GoFundMe page that has raised nearly $275,000 to support their recovery and needs.

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Hope Amid Tragedy: Crash Survivor Meets Newborn

22 Jan

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Summary

Mother Wendy Hinan met her newborn daughter, Verena, after a severe collision.
Hinan and Verena are recovering in separate Toronto hospitals.
A GoFundMe for the family has raised nearly $275,000.

In a deeply emotional moment two weeks after a tragic collision, Wendy Hinan met her newborn daughter, Verena, for the first time. This significant event offered a glimmer of hope for the family still reeling from the loss of their two-year-old son, Devereaux.

Hinan, who was seven months pregnant at the time of the crash on January 7, required an emergency C-section. Both she and her baby, Verena, were initially in critical condition. They are currently receiving care at separate Toronto hospitals: St. Michael's for Wendy and Sick Kids for Verena.

While Wendy is expected to recover, she may face permanent mobility issues. Verena, who experienced oxygen deprivation, has a significant head injury but is reportedly doing as well as can be expected. The driver of the van that caused the collision, a 43-year-old, also died from their injuries.