Alexandra Paul, former Canadian Olympic figure skater, died in a horrific car crash.
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.
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.
The 31-year-old figure skater was married to her dance partner, Mitchell Islam. They were incredibly successful, winning numerous medals, including 3 for the Canadian Championship.
One of the most beautiful programs ever skated, thinking increasingly about the exquisite art that Alex created with such incredible talent 🩶🤍
“As time goes by” from Casablanca
Alexandra Paul / Mitchell Islam
2010-11 Free Dance pic.twitter.com/ByJYuRUhQ7— ice dance explained (@wtficedance) August 26, 2023
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The pair also competed in the 2014 Olympics. Alexandra retired from skating in 2016 and became a lawyer in 2021.
A GoFundMe has been established for Alexandra and Mitchell’s son.