Today was one of the most difficult days and one that I could never imagine. Dear Susie and family, Our deepest Sympathy from Larry, myself and all of us that met you and Victoria in Venice. Victoria Lee Zo Strauss, age 23, of Worthington, Ohio, passed away tragically Tuesday, January 19, 2021. }); My heart is so heavy for her family and friends, could of happened to any one of us, the third user stated, while the fourth person suggested, This was a terrible accident!!! When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. A report by The Columbus Dispatch said a video of the tragic incident showed the young womans credit card falling from her hand while she tried to pay for parking inside the garage. Her father Jerry and I were friends and classmates in Marion, Ohio. With our deepest sympathy, we grieve for your loss. Victoria Strauss, who was studying Social Work at the university, was found dead early Tuesday, January 19. "It was his. Words cannot express my sympathies to your family. Love and prayers to both of you as you navigate the times aheadplease know Victoria and you, her sweet family, will hold a special place in all our hearts. She inadvertently accelerated and collided with the parking kiosk., Victoria Strauss Pictured in a November 2019 Street View image is the Columbus, Ohio, parking garage where Victoria Strauss died. hitType: 'event', No words can express your lost. Strauss's car collided with the payment kiosk and her head was trapped between her car door and door frame. ga('ads.send', { Please join the family in celebrating Victoria's life while keeping pandemic restrictions in mind. Police officials said security camera footage showed that Strauss was attempting to pay for parking at 11:37 p.m. Monday when she dropped her card. I know this may sound crazy, but this was what I needed to keep going, knowing he was OK. So 2021, watch out cause Im gonna be up to big stuff and Im not holding back. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Celebrity/real time news reporter Madeleine Marr has been with The Miami Herald since 2003. Kathy & Dave, Susie and Jerry, Even though I can't be with you in person today, my heart, thoughts. Gerald Stephen Strauss DDS Obituary Condolences (27) Add A Condolence Posted by: J Borger Posted on: February 6, 2018 Sincerest condolences to Susie and family. ga('ads.send', { Meanwhile, several people on Facebook expressed their sorrow and paid tribute to the young woman. COLUMBUS, Ohio Dancing is a way to express yourself through physical emotion. Strauss, 23, was killed Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, when her head . She has covered such features as travel, fashion and food. Dear Susie and Jerry, I was absolutely heartbroken to learn of Victoria's sudden passing. The day before her grandmother died, Strauss wrote that she was heading into 2021 feeling pure happiness, which shed been lacking since the 2017 death of her father. Victoria Strauss, 23, a graduate student at Ohio State University, died in the freak accident in Downtown Columbus early Tuesday, according to reports. You know we love you both and know she will be in our hearts forever. Blessings, I know this may sound crazy, but this was what I needed to keep going, knowing he was OK. So 2021, watch out cause Im gonna be up to big stuff and Im not holding back. To say that Victoria danced through life is an understatement. My heart goes out to Susie, Jerry and all of Victoria's family & friends. },false) She is also survived by many cousins and other relatives. Mechanical asphyxia was also listed as a significant condition that contributed to her death, but did not lead to the underlying cause. Victoria was always smiling and cheerful whenever we were around her. She wrote of struggling as she wondered if his spirit was OK, but said shed been receiving signs that made her believe he was in heaven. eventAction: 'click_image_ads' The New York Post reported that the 23-year-old was leaving the garage in downtown Columbus at 11:37 pm Monday, when the freak accident took place. She competed throughout the country and eventually earned a spot on the Florida Atlantic University Fly Girls dance team. Victoria's vibrance remains in many, many hearts. The Columbus Police Department said in a statement that the accident occurred around 11:37 p.m. on Monday. eventAction: 'click_ads' This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Funeral arrangement under the care ofUnderwood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation towards an endowment fund in honor of Victoria's love and passion for dance. Memorials may be made to Florida Atlantic University, Dance Program: https: //fauf.fau.edu/paradise-club *Please select Tribute Gift in Honor of Victoria Strauss. and More, Anne Heche's Autopsy Confirms 'No Evidence of Impairment by Illicit Substances' at Time of Crash, Jason Bateman Hits the Green in Pebble Beach, Plus Jessica Chastain, Alison Brie and More, Paul Rudd and Jonathan Majors Strike a Pose at Marvel Premiere, Plus Post Malone, Brad Pitt and More, Florence Pugh & Paul Mescal Bring Style to London, Plus Ke Huy Quan, Michelle Yeoh and More, Debbie Harry & Debi Mazar Attend a Runway Show in N.Y.C., Plus Anderson .Paak, Ashton Kutcher and More, Dax Tejera's Cause of Death Revealed After ABC News Producer Died Suddenly at 37, Teen Who Fell to His Death from Florida Amusement Park Ride Died of Blunt Force Trauma: Autopsy, Cause of Death for Missing Texas Mom Christina Powell Released as the Police Close the Case. Those closest to Victoria describe her as vibrant, energetic, beautiful, caring and funny, with a proficient talent she most freely expressed through dance. The New York Post reported that the 23-year-old was leaving the garage in downtown Columbus at 11:37 pm Monday, when the freak accident took place. Her family mourned the loss of her grandmother on Jan. 2. FATAL ACCIDENT:On January 18, 2021 at 11:37pm, 23-year-old Victoria Strauss of Columbus, was exiting the parking While attempting to pay for her parking, she dropped her card, said the police departments news release. "When we feel her absence, we will be dancing for her now I think for the rest of our lives," she said. Susan Bailey, Tipp City OH. We continue this march of life with you always close in our hearts, honoring your legacy, memory, inspiration, and spirit. It seems that the cause of her death was a dropped credit card. God bless you with strength and comfort from Defiance, OH. She was very brave and encouraged me to speak up about mental health and I will forever remember that moment in class. My heart goes out to you and your family. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Victoria Strauss to pay them a last tribute. "She wanted to be a therapist; she was about to graduate grad school, she wanted to make a change in other people's lives," her friend Domaeti shared. According to the young womans obituary, memorials can be made to Florida Atlantic Universitys Dance Program in Boca Raton: https://fauf.fau.edu/paradise-club. So enjoyed getting updates when I visited the office and recall thinking how very fortunate she was to have you. Sending love and prayers to Susie and family. When she opened her car door to pick it up, she accidentally accelerated and the car crashed into the kiosk, trapping her between her car door and door frame. Victoria Strauss: Ohio State graduate crushed to death between car and parking garage booth in freak accident. Strauss, Gerald 1946 - 2017 Gerald Stephen Strauss, DDS, age 71, of Worthington, Ohio, passed peacefully on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital.. The woman, identified as 23-year-old Victoria Strauss, had been found by a security guard with her head stuck between her vehicle and the exit toll booth of the garage. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. Catore shared the touching way the friends plan to honor Strauss. if(document.querySelector("#adunit")){ That might prevent something like this from happening again., Baby Mia Jade Riley: Parents Lani and Tom Riley speak out after dog attack killed their 5-week-old infant, Kyle Sambrook: Hiker falls 100ft to death while carrying his dog in one hand through 'appalling' weather, Bruce Willis's mom Marlene 'not sure if her son still recognizes her' as 'aggressiveness' creeps in, Killer mom Lindsay Clancy was suffering from drug withdrawal and had 'worst side effects,' says friend, 'End this crazy show': Julia Wandelt may seek court's help for DNA test to prove she is Madeleine McCann. Please accept my sincerest condolences. I am so sorry for your loss. I appreciate what youve done for me. It does make us feel at ease knowing that was the last memory we shared together, said Castore, adding, She kind of held us all together. if(document.querySelector("#ads")){ Dear Susie and Jerry, We are so very sorry for your loss and send our most sincere condolences, prayers and love to you both. Thats not what a Florida doctor took out, state says, Florida man gets 6 years for bilking millions in PPP loans. Victoria Strauss died after dropping her credit card and hitting the accelerator of her car Credit: Facebook A security guard found the Ohio State University graduate with her head lodged between her car and the exit toll booth inside the garage, The Columbus Dispatch reported. A WOMAN was killed at a parking garage in Ohio after she dropped her credit card and accidentally hit her vehicle gas pedal while trying to retrieve it. Victoria was an amazing woman who will be missed by many. We four had a connection and soon as we had a connection, we became best friends right away." media-tech companies with hubs around the world. In 2007, she helped launch the newspapers daily People Page, attending red carpet events, awards ceremonies and press junkets; interviewing some of the biggest names in show business; and hosting her own online show. ga('ads.send', { window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('impressionViewable', function(event) { Her loved ones say in her obituary that her dream was . Jacquelyn Castore, Brianna Domaeti and Charleston Carter told 10TV that she started dancing "as soon as she could walk". . She shared a passion, joy, dedication, and love with those around her. She was such a joy to be around. Sounds like she was a remarkable young lady with a great life ahead of her. Condolences must be read and Approved by the funeral director before posting. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Our hearts are saddened. Victoria was preceded in death by her father Dr. Gerald "Jerry" Strauss, her maternal grandmother Bonnie Hall, a cousin Bryan Yoder, her paternal grandparents Dr. Gerald and Virginia Strauss and an aunt Judy Fown. Published by This Week Community Newspapers from Jan. 21 to Jan. 22, 2021. You have funeral questions, we have answers. Pictured in a November 2019 Street View image is the Columbus, Ohio, parking garage where Victoria Strauss died. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. A member of Powell United Methodist Church, Victoria led a life grounded in faith and her relationship with God gave her the strength and focus to pursue a full life. It's something Jacquelyn Castore, Brianna Domaeti and Charleston Carter share with their believed friend . Memorials may be made to Florida Atlantic University, Dance Program: https://fauf.fau.edu/paradise-club *Please select Tribute Gift in Honor of Victoria Strauss. Victoria was a beloved daughter, sister, cousin and friend. Victoria was a bright light in so many lives and she will be missed dearly by them all, including us. ga('ads.send', { She inadvertently accelerated and collided with the parking kiosk. Deep in our hearts we give thanks to Victoria for her own unique, creative, and valuable gifts to this world and beyond. No one else was involved., Ohio State University told PEOPLE in a statement, Victoria Strauss was a graduate student in the College of Social Work. It looks as though she was a great light in your life. },false) I wanted to extend my sympathies to her family and friends. She inadvertently accelerated and collided with the parking kiosk. Strauss, 23, was killed Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, when her head became wedged between the door of her car and the toll booth at the garage's exit. One person commented, This is horrific I'm so sorry may she rest peacefully I cant imagine having 2 b the mother and family members 2 receive this news, how devastating. Another one said, I thought I'd heard of every kind of possible accident, but this is something new. 703 East Fifth Street. Health and wellness were other passions that were central to her life. Victoria was a 2015 graduate of Linworth Alternative School and received a bachelors degree in psychology from Florida Atlantic University. Strauss, VictoriaVictoria Lee Zo Strauss, age 23, of Worthington, Ohio, passed away tragically Monday, January 18, 2021. I am so grateful for the time she and Jerry spent at Phoenix. Those closest to Victoria describe her as vibrant, energetic, beautiful, caring and funny, with a proficient talent she most freely expressed through dance. Security footage from the parking garage at 45 Vine Street showed that Strauss had dropped her card while trying to pay for parking as she exited. Victoria made a lasting impression on everyone she met. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Strauss, 23, was killed Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, when her head . eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), She was very kind to everyone and had a natural knack to want to help people! Victoria Strauss Pictured in a November 2019 Street View image is the Columbus, Ohio, parking garage where Victoria Strauss died. I remember tho, when she came into your life Susie, how happy and proud, you and Jerry were. Victoria Strauss, 23, of Columbus, was pronounced dead at the scene, Columbus police officials said. We are surrounding you in prayerful support as you grieve the loss of your sweet Victoria. The collision pinned her between her car door and the door frame. We are so very sorry. When we feel her absence, we will be dancing for her now I think for the rest of our lives, added Castore. These experiences, paired with her extensive education, were the driving forces in her vision of eventually creating a Womens Wellness Center. According to the Columbus Dispatch, police responded to the downtown facility around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday after a security guard saw a motionless woman by her car. This story was originally published January 22, 2021 3:55 PM. So very sorry for your loss Susie. Victoria was preceded in death by her father, Dr. Gerald Jerry Strauss, her maternal grandmother, Bonnie Hall, a cousin, Bryan Yoder, her paternal grandparents, Dr. Gerald and Virginia Strauss and an aunt, Judy Fown. It is unclear why Strauss was at the garage that evening, but a police investigation has been launched. Memorials may be made to Florida Atlantic University, Dance Program: https://fauf.fau.edu/paradise-club I remember when she came into your lives and how proud you were. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. We are so very sorry for your loss. Her family and friends our in our thoughts and prayers for God's comfort and love during this extremely difficult time. She attempted to retrieve her card by opening her door and leaning out to pick it up, a police statement said. A 23-year-old woman, who was an Ohio State graduate student, was killed when her head became trapped between her vehicle and a payment machine at a parking garage in downtown Columbus. So sorry this young lady was killed and not found for hours. I did not know Victoria but heard about her on the news. Strauss, a Florida native, became an Ohio State graduate student in 2019, according to her social media presence. Strauss died as a result of her collision with the kiosk and was pronounced at scene. Victoria Lee Zo Strauss, age 23, of Worthington, Ohio, passed away tragically Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Strauss, a Florida native, became an Ohio State graduate student in 2019, according to her social media presence. That, in itself, made me love that special little Angel. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Each and every dance that she did, you could feel you could feel that she was dancing for a bigger purpose, said Domaeti. I am sending prayers for peace and comfort to you all. My heart is breaking for the family. She inadvertently accelerated and collided with the parking kiosk.. Pastor Katya Brodbeck will officiate. }); The collision caused Strauss head to become trapped between the car door and the door frame of the booth. 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