The household of a 16-year-old from a small northern Ontario group, who was significantly injured when her ex-boyfriend allegedly hit her together with his car after which attacked her with a sword, say the previous week has been a “massive blur.”
Kaylie Smith stays in hospital in Ottawa with severe accidents, however is in secure situation.
“It is similar to an enormous blur. It would not appear actual,” stated Cindy Smith, Kaylie’s mom.
Officers responded to a collision involving a motorcar and a pedestrian in Cobalt, Ont. — about 500 kilometres northwest of Ottawa — on Nov. 3, based on Const. Martin Thibault of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).
After they arrived, Thibault says they discovered an 18-year-old had pushed an SUV into Smith, who had simply received off the bus, after which attacked her with a sword.
Thibault added that witnesses helped Smith till emergency responders arrived.
Smith’s ex-boyfriend, Phillipe Gagnon, was arrested inside an hour of the assault and stays in custody. He faces a number of charges, together with tried homicide and aggravated assault.
OPP are treating the incident as intimate associate violence.
‘Does not appear actual’ to mother
Smith’s household has been in Ottawa by her aspect in hospital since she was airlifted to the town.
“One minute we’re residing life, and the subsequent minute we’re right here on the hospital, combating for her life. I simply do not get it,” Cindy stated.
She described her daughter as a “lovely, great woman” who loves animals and drawing.
“I simply thank God she’s alive, and I certain hope there’s justice for this,” she stated. “No person deserves to undergo this.”
Members of the family describe Smith as soft-spoken, candy and useful to others. (Submitted by Paige Smith)
A handful of relations have been within the metropolis to assist Kaylie, together with her cousin Paige Smith.
Paige bounced between two resorts earlier than securing a spot to remain for the “foreseeable future” with assist from the group.
“It is simply been a blur,” Paige stated. “When every thing occurred, we form of dropped every thing and headed down, frightened in regards to the penalties afterwards. You do not actually take into consideration your self in these moments. It is simply auto-pilot — doing what must be achieved.”
A web based fundraiser to assist the household’s keep within the metropolis and Kaylie’s lengthy restoration has raised near $100,000. A candlight vigil was additionally held over the weekend.
Cobalt, Ont., group members maintain a candlelight vigil for Smith on Nov. 6. (Charlie Angus/X)
Accused identified to police
Protesters gathered outdoors the Haileybury courthouse on Tuesday morning forward of bail proceedings for Gagnon. They carried indicators studying “Justice for Kaylie” and “No Bail.”
OPP confirmed Gagnon beforehand had dealings with police.
Courtroom data present he assaulted Smith’s stepfather in Could and obtained a conditional sentence and probation in October — simply days earlier than he allegedly attacked Smith.
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Protesters demand no bail for teen charged in brutal assault on 16-year-old ex-girlfriend
Individuals in Cobalt, Ont., are demanding no bail be granted for an 18-year-old accused of attacking his 16-year-old ex-girlfriend with an SUV and a sword. Police say the incident is being handled as an intimate associate violence case.
His situations included a prohibition on possessing weapons.
Kaylee Kennedy, one of many protesters outdoors the courthouse, stated the state of affairs has been heartbreaking.
“Home violence isn’t any joke. To undergo one thing like that, her complete life has modified, and that breaks my coronary heart,” Kennedy stated. “She’s by no means going to be the identical once more.”
Phillipe Gagnon appeared in court docket in Haileybury, Ont., on Nov. 12. (Lauren Foster-MacLeod)
