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Joint Funeral Held for Two Teens Killed in Crash that Left Five Dead in Walkerton Ont.

On May 31, 2025, a funeral service was held at the Walkerton Community Centre to honor two teenagers, aged 17 and 16, who lost their lives in a vehicle collision near London, Ontario.
On May 23, 2025, a sport utility vehicle carrying softball players and their coach was involved in a deadly crash with a second SUV and a freight truck while returning from a tournament in Dorchester, Ontario.
The accident resulted in the deaths of two additional students, Kaydance Ford and Rowan McLeod, along with their 33-year-old coach and teacher, Matt Eckert, all connected to Walkerton District Community School.
Hundreds attended the funeral service and nearly 1,000 viewers joined a livestream, while eulogies highlighted Olivia as the "spunkiest, sassiest" girl and Danica for her infectious smile and positive presence.
The community of Walkerton, home to about 4,500 residents, continues mourning the tragedy described as "incomprehensible," with condolences from local officials and the Prime Minister.

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A joint funeral service is set to be held today in Walkerton, Ont. for two of the teens killed in a crash near London just over a week ago. Olivia Rourke, 17, and Danica Baker, 16, died along with two other girls and a teacher when their sport utility vehicle collided with another SUV and a transport truck on May 23. The five, which also included students Rowan McLeod and Kaydance Fordt and teacher and coach Matt Eckert from Walkerton District C…

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