The accident, which occurred ten years ago, claimed the life of her close friend. On September 14, 2014, Wangechi and her friend Tionna were returning from a dinner party when the tragedy struck.
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Marking the solemn anniversary, Wangechi posted a heartfelt tribute to Tionna on X.com, writing, “Grief always demands to be felt. Such a painful emotion. 10 years today.”
The crash left Wangechi with severe injuries, including temporary paralysis. Reflecting on her journey, she recently shared, “This weekend marks 10 years since my life was completely changed. I’ve been reflecting a lot these past two days. Maybe one day, I’ll write a book 😌 One thing I know: the body keeps score, and I’m glad I take care of it now because it holds all the trauma, even when we don’t realize it. Ten years into my second life—here’s to ten more 🤍. To @tionnalyssa, missing you still feels as raw as the first day. May your soul rest in peace until we meet again ♥️.”
After being rescued, Wangechi was rushed to the hospital, slipping in and out of consciousness. She remembered giving her mother a thumbs-up and being encouraged to fight as she was taken into surgery.
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Wangechi expressed deep gratitude for her mother’s unwavering support during that difficult time, saying, “It’s wild to think I’ve been living my second life for 10 years. Only my mother and I truly understand the significance of today.”