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Devastating crash claims father, critically injures daughter
16 Feb
Summary
- Victoria Fortuna, 21, sustains life-altering injuries in a crash.
- The collision resulted in the death of her father, Paul Fortuna, 53.
- The pair were struck by a vehicle while changing a tire on a highway shoulder.
A tragic incident on February 8th has devastated a family, resulting in the death of 53-year-old Paul Fortuna and critical injuries for his 21-year-old daughter, Victoria Fortuna. The pair were struck by a vehicle while attending to a flat tire on the shoulder of Anthony Henday Drive near Wye Road. Paul Fortuna, who was visiting his daughter from Calgary, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Victoria, a student at MacEwan University in Edmonton, is now hospitalized, grappling with injuries that will require extensive rehabilitation. She faces the daunting prospect of learning to walk again and will need specialized mobility equipment and home modifications. Her aunt, Laurel Cousens, described the profound grief and the shock of the incident, emphasizing Victoria's love for acting and her dreams now jeopardized by the collision.
The family has established a GoFundMe to aid with Victoria's recovery costs, expressing gratitude for the community's support during this difficult time. Meanwhile, the 21-year-old driver of the vehicle that struck Paul and Victoria sustained minor injuries, and RCMP continue their investigation into the crash, with the family seeking answers.
