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    • Sudbury victim in deadly southern Ont. crash identified as a mother of 5

    Tiffany Barrer, 31, of Greater Sudbury, Ont., has been identified as the victim in the five-vehicle crash near Port Dover, Ont., on Sept. 14, that also sent two others to hospital. An undated photo of Barrer posted to social media in 2022 is shown. (Tiffany Barrer/Facebook) Tiffany Barrer, 31, of Greater Sudbury, Ont., has been identified as the victim in the five-vehicle crash near Port Dover, Ont., on Sept. 14, that also sent two others to hospital. An undated photo of Barrer posted to social media in 2022 is shown. (Tiffany Barrer/Facebook)
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    A 31-year-old woman, Tiffany Barrer of Greater Sudbury, has been identified as the victim in a five-vehicle crash near Port Dover, Ont., on Sept. 14.

    Tiffany Barrer, 31, of Greater Sudbury, Ont., has been identified as the victim in the five-vehicle crash near Port Dover, Ont., on Sept. 14, that also sent two others to hospital. An undated photo of Barrer posted to social media in February 2023 is shown. (Tiffany Barrer/Facebook)

    The collision involving three motorcycles, an SUV and a pickup truck that also injured two others, occurred near the intersection of Blueline Road and Highway 6, according to Ontario Provincial Police.

    Barrer was pronounced dead at the scene, police said in their initial news release.

    Barrer’s partner, Eric Rainville, also suffered “serious injuries” in the crash.

    An undated photo of Tiffany Barrer (deceased) and her partner, Eric Rainville posted to social media in November 2023. (Tiffany Barrer/Facebook)

    According to her obituary, Barrer was a “devoted mother” and a lover of the outdoors.

    Barrer left behind five children; Hailee, Jacob, Jeremi, Chloé and Amélie.

    “She loved surrounding herself with family and friends – even better if out at camp or in the garage,” reads the memorial.

    “She spent her downtime on dad’s boat, on Eric’s motorcycle, baking the best cakes or planning their next crash derby.”

    “She was the first one to help anyone in need,” reads the obituary.

    “The world will be at a loss without her in it.”

    An undated photo of Tiffany Barrer (deceased), her partner, Eric Rainville, and her five children. (Meaghan Landry/GoFundMe)

    A celebration of life is scheduled on Sept. 27 in Coniston.

    The family has asked that in place of flowers or gifts, memorial donations be made for Barrer’s children.

    Tiffany Barrer, 31, of Greater Sudbury, Ont., has been identified as the victim in the five-vehicle crash near Port Dover, Ont., on Sept. 14. An undated photo of Barrer used from her memorial page is shown. (Simple Wishes of the North)

    Barrer’s sister, Meaghan Landry, also started a GoFundMe campaign to support Barrer’s family.

    Rainville remains in hospital in serious condition.

    “As some of you already know, we lost Tiffany to a tragic accident and the love of her life is in serious condition,” said Landry on the GoFundMe page.

    “We aren’t ones to typically ask for this, but if anyone can give anything to help with funeral costs, transporting her back to Sudbury, to help her kids and to help Eric out while he is recovering and unable to work we would greatly appreciate it.”

    As of the time of this publication, the campaign had raised more than more than $22,500 of its $25,000 goal.

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