An Olympic figure skater has tragically lost her life after being killed in a “horrific” car accident.
Alexandra Paul, a Canadian figure skater who competed in the 2014 Winter Olympics, has died, Skate Canada announced on Saturday. She was 31.
Paul was killed in a multi-car crash just outside Toronto, according to The Canadian Press. She was reportedly inside one of the seven vehicles struck by a truck that plowed through a constructed zone.
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“The multi-vehicle accident occurred near Toronto this past Tuesday. The collision occurred when a semi-truck plowed into a line of cars stopped at a construction zone,” they reported.
“Her baby boy was in the car and taken to a hospital for what was described as non-life-threatening injuries.
“Three others were hurt, including one man who was injured seriously enough to be airlifted to a trauma center.”
She was with her child at the time of the crash. Police said her baby was taken to a children’s hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
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So far, no charges have been brought against the driver of the out-of-control truck as of yet.
Skate Canada remembered Paul in a heartbreaking post on Instagram.
“It is with a heavy heart that Skate Canada announces the sudden passing of a cherished member of our skating community, Alexandra Paul,” the organization wrote. “A shining star on and off the ice, Alexandra’s dedication, passion, and remarkable talents have left an indelible mark on the world of figure skating.”
Paul competed with her partner Mitchell Islam in the 2014 Games. The pair began dating in 2011. The two would get married in 2021 and have their child in 2022. Paul also won a silver medal at the World Junior Figure Skating Championships in 2010.
Two years after her performance at the Winter Games, she retired from competitive skating. She became a lawyer in 2021.
We send our thoughts and prayers to her friends and family members during this difficult time.
