Teen Killed By Tree In Edmonds Park Identified; Family Sets Up Memorial Fund

EDMONDS, WA - The 17-year-old killed Friday while hiking in an Edmonds park has been identified as Diana Olidinchuk of Everett.

Olidinchuk was hiking with two friends in Meadowdale Beach Park around 3 p.m. Friday when a tree fell on her. She was killed instantly, officials have said. The three teens were hiking along the main trail that connects the parking lot to the beachfront.

The family has also established a memorial fund for Olidinchuk. Her cousin, Oksana Ogorodnik, set up a GoFundMe account on Saturday. The page says:

"I am saddened to say that this afternoon we learned that our darling cousin Diana passed away at the age of 17 due to a tragic accident. She was at a local park with friends when a 3 large evergreen trees fell and one ended up hitting and crushing her. There was no warning or notice to even react.

We the relatives and the family is still in shock and not even sure what to do next. No one ever though that she would go so young and we are all trying to rely on each other for help and support. I am starting this fund raiser for the family to help pay for the funeral costs that came unexpectedly and to also help the family support and cope with the loss of one of their twin daughters.

We thank each and every one of you for taking time to read and donate whether its $1-$1000 you all mean the world to us maybe the Lord bless you in ten folds! Please leave a few words bellow for the family as support and keep them in your prayers. Thanks and God Bless you."

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