A new monument has been unveiled in Carberry, Manitoba to honor the victims and lives lost in a tragic car crash that occurred one year ago.
The monument, located at the intersection of Highway 5 and Highway 351, serves as a reminder of the devastating accident that claimed the lives of four individuals and left several others injured.
The unveiling ceremony was attended by family members of the victims, community members, and local officials. The monument, which features a plaque with the names of the victims, was designed and built by a local artist.
The deadly crash occurred on May 2, 2020, when a pickup truck collided with a minivan at the intersection. The impact of the crash was so severe that it caused both vehicles to catch fire.
The victims of the crash were identified as 22-year-old Kaitlyn McKay, 21-year-old Shayna Barnesky, 19-year-old Kristin Carkner, and 18-year-old Justin Ginter. The driver of the pickup truck, a 42-year-old man, also lost his life in the accident.
The tragedy sent shockwaves through the community of Carberry and left many grieving for the lives lost. The unveiling of the monument serves as a way for the community to come together and remember those who were taken too soon.
In addition to honoring the victims, the monument also serves as a reminder for drivers to exercise caution and follow traffic laws to prevent similar accidents from occurring in the future.
The unveiling ceremony was emotional and somber, with family members sharing memories of their loved ones and expressing gratitude for the community’s support.
The monument will stand as a permanent memorial to the victims and a symbol of the community’s resilience in the face of tragedy. It serves as a reminder to cherish life and to never forget those who have been lost.
As the community continues to heal and remember, the monument will stand as a powerful tribute to the lives that were lost in the Carberry crash.
