A tragic two-vehicle collision at Oxford Street East and McNay Street has left a family grappling with shock and disbelief, especially those close to Shona Ivany, one of the victims.

The collision, a violent crash captured by nearby surveillance cameras, has become a devastating memory for many. For Ivany’s sister, Nicki Kranidis, the pain is deeply personal. “It’s like the video you never want to see but had to, just to understand what happened. It’s horrifying,” she shared with CTV News. “This will affect us, and it’s going to affect her.”

The crash occurred early Monday morning, around 7:00 a.m., when Ivany’s truck was struck by another pickup truck running a red light. The impact was catastrophic—slamming into the driver’s side door, causing Ivany’s vehicle to flip and land on its side, against a school playground fence.

For the family, the trauma began with a series of notifications about the crash. Nicki and Ivany’s two adult children, Ashley and Jeremy, received alerts from Shona’s truck, sparking panic. Nicki, who was closest to the scene, rushed to the crash site but got stuck in traffic. “I contacted a friend who lives nearby, and when he said it was a flip, I knew. That’s when I realized we hadn’t heard from her,” said Kranidis.

Shona suffered serious injuries in the crash, including a broken sternum, collarbone, pelvis, and fractured ribs. However, there was some hope on Wednesday when Shona underwent what her doctors hope will be her last surgery. Thankfully, the results of a CT scan showed no signs of brain damage, and there was no paralysis. “She’s showing her strong will—her determination will bring her back,” Kranidis said, hopeful for her sister’s recovery.

The Ivany family has remained by Shona’s side throughout her recovery, supported by Shona’s two grandchildren and many friends. Nicki believes that her sister’s resilience will see her through. “Shona’s a fighter. She’s always on her feet, with a drive and focus. She’s family-oriented, and that will carry her through.”

Shona had just returned from Newfoundland after a visit to care for their father, who suffered a stroke six weeks earlier. Both Nicki and Shona had been alternating trips to the island to provide support.

What has been especially striking, Nicki says, is the outpouring of support from the community. People they’ve never met have been reaching out, offering help, and contributing to a GoFundMe page set up to support Shona during her recovery.

Meanwhile, the driver of the other vehicle involved in the crash is facing a number of charges, including impaired driving causing bodily harm.