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Spotted: Memorial for Jenna Morrison

By Torontoist


SPOTTED BY: Martin Reis

WHERE: Dundas Street West at Sterling Road

WHEN: 10 a.m. this morning

WHAT: In the wake of the tragic death of a cyclist yesterday, in a collision with a five-tonne truck, a memorial has sprung up at Dundas and Sterling. We know now that the victim was Jenna Morrison, a 38-year-old yoga teacher. She was reportedly pregnant at the time of the crash, and is survived by a husband and a son who is in senior kindergarten. A vigil is planned for the intersection next week.

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CORRECTION: November 8, 4:40 p.m. This article mistakenly described Morrison’s son as being three years old. An acquaintance of the family has notified us that he is in senior kindergarten. We regret the error.

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  • http://twitter.com/therilesyouknow riley

    Occurred steps from my front door and I’m just shocked. Will the driver be charged? Does anyone know if she was wearing a helmet – or if she wasn’t, whether it would have made any difference? Just a senseless, senseless, horrific and completely preventable tragedy.

    • Anonymous

      She was run over by a 10 ton truck. Helmets are irrelevant.

      … but yes, she was wearing a styrofoam hat.

    • Yogarani108

      Yes, Jenna was wearing a helmet, although against a big truck they aren’t that helpful.

      The driver is of course going to be charged, it might help people in the future, we need to enforce safe driving in the city for cyclists and pedestrians!

  • Guest

    Jenna was 5 months pregnant. Her son is 5. Cannot express how tragic this is. She was a true light.

  • YogaRani108

    This underscores the need for cycling safety in our city. Drivers are very unaware of pedestrians and cyclists. This needs to change!

  • Tommykalenberg

    I’m the driver in the car that was behind the truck….! I saw everything…I’m still having horrifying dreams..I’m so sorry for your loss . If I can help explain what happen feel free to contact me……Tommy Kalenberg