Broncos’ team trainer dies from injuries
The athletic therapist for the Humboldt Broncos has become the 16th person to die following a horrific bus crash in Saskatchewan last week.
Relatives of Dayna Brons, 24, said they will remember her “joyful smile.”
Brons died Wednesday afternoon in a Saskatoon hospital from injuries sustained in Friday’s crash.
“She was surrounded by those she loved and those who loved her,” her family said in a statement. “Dayna will be forever remembered for her joyful smile, and her passion and love of sport.”
The team was on its way to a playoff game when the bus collided with a semi truck at an intersection near Tisdale, Sask.
Brons, who was from Lake Lenore, Sask., suffered serious head trauma and had undergone two surgeries.
She had been on a breathing apparatus and was in an induced coma.
Brons was extremely proud to be part of the Broncos team, her family said.
“Dayna’s family would like to thank the first responders, emergency staff, and all those who have cared for Dayna over these last few days for their support. And, they would like to thank everyone across Saskatchewan and Canada for their love and prayers during this very difficult time,” the family said. The family requested privacy as it grieves. Former NHL player Sheldon Kennedy said in an interview that he spent about half an hour with Brons and her family when he visited the victims of the bus crash last week.
“We spent a lot of time in that room and it’s just sad, just sad,” said Kennedy, who has farmland in Saskatchewan.
He said Dayna was asleep while he was there but he visited with her family.
“I think there was hope for everyone but the injuries on that accident were significant for everyone.”
“It’s just sad. I was pulling for her. I was just hoping that she’d get through that.”