A fatal collision that occurred at 3-4 Sideroad Sunnidale and Concession Road 9 Sunnidale in the Township of Clearview on Saturday, Sept. 23 claimed the life of a 31-year-old Clearview Township woman.
Emergency responders responded to the scene of the two-car collision just before 8 a.m.
The driver of one of the vehicles was transported by Air Ornge to a Toronto trauma hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. An infant passenger was transported by Air Ornge to a Toronto trauma hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. Another child passenger was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. Multiple other passengers involved in the collision were transported to a local hospital for minor injuries and have been released.
During Monday’s council meeting, Clearview councillor Marty Beelen identified the victim as Katie Marshall, of New Lowell.
“The community is hurting and is in pain,” said Beelen. “Katie was a beautiful young woman, energetic, happy and enthusiastic. She loved horses and barrel racing.”
The barrel racing community is mourning her loss.
“Whether it was words of encouragement for a beginner, to hopping the fence when someone was in trouble or hurt, Katie had a lasting impact on everyone she encountered. We are thankful to have shared many years of memories in the barrel pen with such an amazing young woman,” posted The National Barrel Horse Association on Facebook. “We wish Brody nothing but the best in his recovery, and keep him in our thoughts during this incredibly difficult time. Katie’s friends, family, and husband are in everyone’s minds and hearts. Katie was taken from the world too soon, but rest assured her smile will continue to shine bright from above.”
Details about fundraising efforts can be found on the Ranchy Facebook page.
(Correction: This article has been corrected. The Echo initially reported that the collision happened at 3-4 Sideroad Sunnidale and County Road 9.)
Fatal collision on Airport Road, Mulmur
A 59-year-old Collingwood woman was killed in a Sept. 25 collision at County Road 18 (Airport Road) and County Road 21 in Mulmur.
Emergency crews responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision shortly before 12:30 p.m.
The other vehicle driver was transported to a local trauma centre with non-life-threatening injuries.
The Traffic Collision Investigation (TCI) team of the OPP was brought in to investigate. The investigation is continuing and anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact the Dufferin OPP 1-888-310-1122.