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Woman dragged by a van for seven blocks released from hospital and has started walking

Mornings with Simi

English - December 23, 2019 19:43 - 9 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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More than two months after getting struck by a van and dragged for up to seven blocks in the Downtown Eastside, a Vancouver woman has been released from the hospital into a rehabilitation centre, her family and friends confirm. Even more remarkably, friends say Desiree Evancio has started walking, after the family had been told there was a chance she might never walk again. The devastating incident on October 12th left the 25-year-old with life-changing injuries, including traumatic damage to her face.

 

Guest: Ashley Danh

Sister of Desiree Evancio

More than two months after getting struck by a van and dragged for up to seven blocks in the Downtown Eastside, a Vancouver woman has been released from the hospital into a rehabilitation centre, her family and friends confirm. Even more remarkably, friends say Desiree Evancio has started walking, after the family had been told there was a chance she might never walk again. The devastating incident on October 12th left the 25-year-old with life-changing injuries, including traumatic damage to her face.


 


Guest: Ashley Danh


Sister of Desiree Evancio