Emily Houska Car Accident -

"Mom's asking if you're bringing the cake from that bakery she likes."

In April 2016, right before her ISU graduation, Emily survived a violent, unprovoked physical assault while power walking on the Constitution Trail in Normal, Illinois. Despite sustaining physical injuries, she bravely spoke out publicly with the university student newspaper, The Vidette , to turn her personal trauma into a platform for trail safety and empowerment. Legacy and Memorial Tributes emily houska car accident

: Emily was walking as a pedestrian when she was hit by a car around 2:00 a.m.. "Mom's asking if you're bringing the cake from

Paramedics rushed Houska to Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, where medical staff treated her for critical injuries. Paramedics rushed Houska to Good Samaritan Hospital in

ISU student emerges strong after assault on Constitution Trail

"Don't move," he said, though Emily had no intention of moving. "Don't move. Help is coming."