A grieving Edmonton father is haunted by the final moments of his daughter's life, knowing her profound fear of speeding vehicles was likely her last terrifying reality.
A Life Cut Short in a Moment of Speed
Jordan Wallin, a 32-year-old mother of two, was killed on December 22, 2025, in a high-speed crash in west Edmonton. The collision occurred around 11:45 p.m. on 118 Avenue between 178 Street and 184 Street. According to Edmonton Police, the driver of a 2018 Audi Q5 lost control, left the roadway, and slammed into the back of a parked trailer.
Wallin, who was a rear passenger, died at the scene. The 37-year-old male driver and a 35-year-old male passenger were rushed to hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries. Both men are now listed in stable condition. Police confirmed in initial reports that speed was a factor, and the investigation is ongoing. No charges have been announced yet.
"She Was Probably So Scared": A Father's Anguish
Aaron Kuny, Wallin's father, told Postmedia that his daughter was a responsible driver who panicked when others sped. "She was always a responsible driver. She didn't drive aggressively, and she hated when people sped — it made her panic," Kuny said.
In the weeks since the tragedy, he cannot escape thoughts of her final seconds. "I know she was probably so scared. I think about those last 20 seconds of her life — was she screaming for the driver to slow down?" he lamented.
A Devoted Mother's Last-Minute Change of Plans
The night of the crash, Wallin's plans had shifted. Kuny said he had spoken to his daughter about six hours earlier. She had recently lost a close friend and was feeling down, so they planned for her to bring her children to his house. Instead, she decided to go out for dinner with a group, including a man she had been dating on and off, to celebrate his birthday.
"I had talked to her about six hours before the crash, and she said she was going to go out with her friends for a couple of hours and then come to my place … I don't know what happened," said Kuny. He went to bed expecting to reschedule, only to receive the devastating call at 4 a.m.
Kuny described his daughter as a devoted mother whose number one passion was her two children. "Her number one passion in life was her kids, and spending time with friends and family," he said. "I want her to be remembered for her beautiful soul. She'd do anything for her loved ones." In the immediate aftermath, Kuny rushed to be with his grandchildren, needing to ensure they were safe.
The crash is a stark reminder of the deadly consequences of speeding on Edmonton's roads, turning a family celebration into an unimaginable loss.
