Yesterday’s fatal collision occurred three years to the day after another fatal crash.
Two people were killed in a two-vehicle collision on the Trans Canada Highway near Gander early yesterday morning.
The Gander Fire Department and RCMP responded to a call about a vehicle in flames on the TCH about 2 km west of Gander around 4:00 a.m..
Police says there was one person in one vehicle, and four in the other. Two of the four occupants of the second vehicle died. The cause of the collision is under investigation.
Three years before, 18-year-old Hannah Thorne was the victim of a fatal car accident on the New Harbour Barrens on July 7th, 2016.
Mother Gail Thorne joined family and friends for a small gathering on Sunday to remember Hannah.
Two men were convicted and sentenced for street racing causing her death in connection with the crash. Thorne says while that brings some satisfaction, but it won’t bring Hannah back.
She says Hannah’s death was completely preventable, and she will never get over it.
Thorne has a simple message for those taking chances, and driving recklessly on the road. She says getting home a few minutes earlier, or sending a quick text to a friend isn’t worth someone’s life.