Friday, March 29, 2024

Saanich pedestrian struck by SUV succumbs to his injuries

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A 31-year-old father who was struck by an SUV in Saanich earlier this week has succumbed to his injuries.

Khushal Rana was struck by an SUV that lost control on Gorge Road West.

Rana, a father of one and husband to a wife pregnant with twins, had just left his son’s 4th birthday party and was walking to work along Gorge Road West around 11:30 a.m. when a Chevy Suburban mounted the sidewalk and struck him.

A GoFundMe campaign was launched the following day by Rana’s employer and has since raised $53,620 for the family.

The following update was posted to the campaign early Sunday:

“It’s with heavy hearts and regret that we inform our community that Khushal Singh Rana, unfortunately, succumbed to his injuries yesterday evening after fighting a strong fight over the past few days. Despite everyone’s prayers and the phenomenal efforts of the medical team at VGH he, unfortunately, had to leave us far too soon.

He was not just our co-worker, but he was a devoted husband and father. On behalf of his family, we would like to thank the community for the tremendous level of love and support in this difficult time. The response has been truly inspiring and up-lifting. Additionally, we would like to thank the wonderful doctors and nurses at Victoria General Hospital for their endless effort to try and save our friend Rana.

Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends. We pray that Rana rests in peace.

Until further notice we will keep the GoFundMe page running as his wife and children will need our help now more than ever. After seeing the exceptional response to Rana’s story we have faith that the community will continue to help this family through these challenging times. Thank you all once again for your generous support.”

No details have been released on what caused the crash.

Click here if you would like to make a donation.

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