A tragic hit-and-run collision south of Cold Lake has left a five-year-old girl from Frog Lake First Nation dead and her family devastated, according to police and community members. The child, identified as Lilith Eskilson Daniels-Dion White, had recently started kindergarten at Frog Lake’s Chief Napeweaw Comprehensive School and was remembered by her family as a girl full of light and joy.
The collision occurred on Jan. 13, when the minivan carrying Lilith and her family was struck by what authorities believe was a stolen pickup truck, prompting the driver of the other vehicle to flee the scene. RCMP have since charged a 34-year-old man from Bonnyville with several offences, including failing to stop at the scene of a collision causing death, failing to stop causing injury, and theft of a motor vehicle.
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Lilith’s mother, Morrigan Daniels-Dion, and her partner Chase John, both survived the crash, as did their 10-month-old daughter Charlie, but they sustained serious injuries and have been recovering in hospital. Daniels-Dion described the past week as “excruciating pain,” both physically and emotionally, as she grapples with her daughter’s death while recovering from her own injuries.
The loss has reverberated through the Frog Lake Cree community, where hundreds gathered for a vigil at the local school gymnasium to honour Lilith’s life. Students, elders and family members offered prayers and support, creating a space for collective grieving in the wake of the sudden tragedy.
Photos of Lilith smiling with her loved ones adorned makeshift memorials, and classmates wrote heartfelt messages on posterboards to express their sorrow and remember her vibrant spirit. Community leaders noted the deep impact the loss has had on both students and staff, emphasising the need for healing and support.
The Frog Lake Education Authority said it plans to honour Lilith during this year’s kindergarten graduation, and a yurt at the nation’s new land-based language camp will be named in her memory, ensuring that her presence will be felt in community life for years to come.
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