How Did Grant Gilbertson Die? Fundraiser Raise $41,187 on GoFundMe
3 min readGrant Gilbertson, an 18-year-old boy, lost his life in an accident on Sooke road. Two cars collided on the 3rd of January, 2022, at around 6:00 pm causing this devastating incident. However, reports say that the cause of the crash was the weather conditions in Langford on Monday. Grant was the head of the Vancouver Island, Junior Hockey League Club. Meanwhile, everyone who knew Gilbertson, express their grief and mourn the incident near Humpback Road. $41,187 has been raised as of now to fund his family in grief. You may also help and support Grant’s family by donating a little on GoFundMe.
Grant Gilbertson’s Cause Of Death
According to certain reports, Grant died on the spot of the accident. Two cars, including Grant’s, collided on the Sooke road, causing Gilbertson’s demise. The weather was icy on Monday, the 3rd of January, 2022, at around 6:00 pm when the crash took place. Initially, Grant Gilbertson left his home to practice for a game, that was to take place on Wednesday, and another on Friday. The practice was happening at Panorama Rec Centre. The Panorama Centre is located in North Saanich.
Peninsula Panthers, the Hockey team’s, owner while talking about the demise of Grant Gilbertson said that he went to the rink for training about 5:30 pm. He expressed that he saw the lanes were completely okay. Eventually, when he got into the parking area at the Panorama, he mentioned that the pathway looked greasy. In addition to this, Zubersky, who is also an owner of Peninsula Panthers informed that the accident news got out, exactly 20 minutes before the practice session. However, he expressed that according to him, it was very shocking and devastating.
The Victoria Grizzlies are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of @ppanthersvijhl player Grant Gilbertson. Our deepest condolences go out to his entire family & friends, the Panthers organization, and everybody affected by this terrible tragedy.
— Victoria Grizzlies (@BCHLGrizzlies) January 5, 2022
Rest in peace Grant. pic.twitter.com/ubuyGj1Hsi
Everything About Grant Gilbertson
Grant Gilbertson was an 18-year-old boy. He had an interest in hockey and so he joined the Peninsula Panthers. It had just been two years since he was a member of the team. However, because of his great gameplay and leading nature, he was the head of the team. According to his teammates, he would bring smiles to the places he went. His demise was a shock to the entire team and his mother, who kept calling the owner, asking about Gilbertson after he left the house. Grant played the forward position for his team Vancouver Island of the Junior Hockey League Club.
Presently, Grant’s teammates are in pain for losing their very lovely brother. They are grieving his demise. However, the Panthers match took place on Wednesday night with The Wolves in Westshore. Simultaneously, their next game would be happening on Friday against Victoria Cougars. Giving tribute to Grant Gilbertson, there will be a ceremony in remembrance of him. This ceremony will start half an hour before the Friday match.
The Video Of The Sooke Road Car Accident
Well, as the accident was devastating and brutal, the video footage is being kept out of the reach of the people and social media. The car accident video is not yet out. However, the icy weather is being blamed for the crash and all the statements by the team members of Grant and the owners of Peninsula Panthers also say the same. We wish for Grant Gilbertson’s soul to rest in peace.