"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. Victoria Strauss' cause of death has been revealed two months after the 23-year-old's head became trapped between her car and a parking garage payment machine. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. To say that Victoria danced through life is an understatement. She left us all with so many great memories. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Love, Lisa. 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.. Crystal Bonvillian, Cox Media Group National Content Desk, Woman dies when head becomes stuck between car and parking garage toll booth. Jacquelyn Castore, Brianna Domaeti and Charleston Carter were beloved. Victoria Strauss: Ohio State graduate crushed to death between car and parking garage booth in freak accident. Born May 7, 1997, Victoria was adopted from Romania and upon her arrival on November 18, 1998 to the United States, she was immediately adored by her family and relatives. Select "Tribute Gift in Honor of Victoria Strauss." Or call the school's athletic program at 561-297-2683. "Each and every dance that she did, you could feel you could feel that she was dancing for a bigger purpose," Domaeti added. It was my honor and privilege to know her. I just wanted to express my condolences to Susie and Jerry as this was such a shock to see such a young, beautiful girl taken too soon. }); Your Dad was my dentist and spoke of you and your brother often. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. I'm want to give my condolences to this precious young lady. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Powell United Methodist Church where the family will receive friends following the service. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotRenderEnded', function(event) { }); Much love and many prayers for comfort and strength for you and Jerry. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. Strauss's car collided with the payment kiosk and her head was trapped between her car door and door frame. Strauss had a blood alcohol level of 0.221. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), She was such a joy to be around. A beautiful soul that was taken too soon. Powell United Methodist Church 825 E Olentangy St #1, Powell, OH 43065. May the Lord give you strength during this difficult time. hitType: 'event', "It was his. Her time away from the dance floor was dedicated to bringing joy and laughter to all who knew her and spending cherished time with her loving family. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. My deepest condolences to Victorias family! She attempted to retrieve her card by opening her door and leaning out to pick it up. 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. Hours later, Jacquelyn Castore, Brianna Domaeti and Charleston Carter, who competed with Strauss on Florida Atlantic Universitys Fly Girls dance team, spoke highly about the woman to Ohio station WBNS-TV. In time you will be able to celebrate her life and legacy. Sad for her family that have to deal with this.Security company needs better way to patrol their garages. Victoria was a beloved daughter, sister, cousin and friend. Our hearts are broken with you over the tragic loss of your beautiful Vic! The three friends competed with Strauss on Florida Atlantic University's dance team while undergraduates. 2023 Cox Media Group. I am so sorry for your loss. Click the link to access the service, https://youtu.be/UVsB3tjjEnY. Her family and friends our in our thoughts and prayers for God's comfort and love during this extremely difficult time. let gads_event; Victoria Lee Zo Strauss, age 23, of Worthington, Ohio, passed away tragically Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Security footage from the parking garage at 45 Vine Street showed Strauss had dropped her card while trying to pay for parking as she exited. As the car moved forward, her head got stuck between it and the toll booth. Prayers for her and your family. Prayers, blessings, hugs, & peace to you. Dr. Strauss was my favorite dentist ever and I always looked forward to my visits with him. Hell also lose his Lamborghini, A Florida lawyer who disappeared and is accused of stealing $840,000 has been arrested, Boldness is your friend: DeSantis boasts successes in campaign-style book tour stop, Whats wrong with the oysters? She is also survived by many cousins and other relatives. To plant trees in memory, please visit the. The police departments Accident Investigation Unit is conducting an ongoing investigation on the accident. 703 East Fifth Street. 2023 Cox Media Group. You know we love you both and know she will be in our hearts forever. Victoria was a beloved daughter, sister, cousin and friend. It is unclear why Strauss was at the garage that evening, but a police investigation has been launched. } My deepest sympathy on the loss of your beautiful child. 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God bless you with strength and comfort from Defiance, OH. As a mother and grandmother of dancing and gymnastic grandkids, The pride of watching her participate and rewards are memories never will be forgotten. We were heartbroken to learn she passed away on Monday, and we extend our deepest sympathy to her family and friends during this difficult time," Ohio State University previously told PEOPLE in a statement. Victoria Lee Zo Strauss, age 23, of Worthington, Ohio, passed away tragically Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Dear Susie, Jerry and family.,,.our heartfelt sympathies go out to you,..,a beautiful girl gone to soon..,remebering her sweet face..prayers to all of you in this tragic time of loss,.Kim, Rocco, Bianca and Sam Morrone. May the Lord comfort you in this difficult time. 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. She was voted upon by her peers and named captain her senior year. Due to the limitedspace connected to the public health concerns and to welcome many friends that Victoria has not only in Ohio but in Florida, the service will be live-streamed. Video footage shows Strauss dropped her credit card as she was trying to pay for parking inside the garage around 11:30pm on Monday. Florida Atlantic Universitys Fly Girls dance team, Sheriff, are you there? See radio hosts confusion as sheriff chases suspect on air, They were pulled over for tinted windows in Florida. 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. What a sweetheart and bright light to all who know her. Columbus, Ohio. Select Tribute Gift in Honor of Victoria Strauss. Or call the schools athletic program at 561-297-2683. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. She made everyone feel so special and was able to captivate a room just by her entrance. Her family mourned the loss of her grandmother on Jan. 2. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation towards an endowment fund in honor of Victoria's love and passion for dance. "When we feel her absence, we will be dancing for her now I think for the rest of our lives," she said. }); Dear Susie and Jerry, I was absolutely heartbroken to learn of Victoria's sudden passing. Click the link to accessthe service. Victoria Lee Zo Strauss, age 23, of Worthington, Ohio, passed away tragically Monday, January 18, 2021. We have special memories of Vics bright smile and joyous celebration of the dance teams success at NDA 2018, their Glorious routine, in honor of her beloved dad! My thoughts and prayers to her family- that she spoke of often, her dogs, and her dance family. Crystal Bonvillian, Cox Media Group National Content Desk, Woman dies when head becomes stuck between car and parking garage toll booth. According to police, the. Strauss' immediate cause of death was blunt force trauma to the head, according to the Franklin County Coroner's report, obtained by PEOPLE Tuesday. Victoria was a beloved daughter, sister, cousin and friend. No drugs were detected in her system, but the coroner listed acute ethanol poisoning among their findings. Victoria Strauss Obituary It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Victoria Strauss (Powell, Ohio), who passed away on January 19, 2021, leaving to mourn family and friends. *Please select Tribute Gift in Honor of Victoria Strauss. 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. pg.acq.push(function() { She spent her adolescence dancing at several studios in the Powell area. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Pictured in a November 2019 Street View image is the Columbus, Ohio, parking garage where Victoria Strauss died. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.underwoodfuneralhome.com. },false) 703 East Fifth Street. The last time they saw their dear friend was at a wedding last August, an event the friends say was "very special" because they danced the night away. She has covered such features as travel, fashion and food. My heart is breaking for the family. Victoria was a bright light in so many lives and she will be missed dearly by them all, including us. The Ohio State University graduate student was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics, as per Columbus Dispatch. She attempted to retrieve her card by opening her door and leaning out to pick it up. }); Condolences must be read and Approved by the funeral director before posting. Her head was reportedly stuck between her car and the exit toll booth inside the garage. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. Funeral services will be held 10am Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Powell United Methodist Church, where the family will receive friends following the service. Maybe we can learn something from this. The collision caused Strauss head to become trapped between the car door and the door frame of the booth. How can it be that I loved her and have never even spoken to her. COLUMBUS, Ohio Dancing is a way to express yourself through physical emotion. 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. You have funeral questions, we have answers. She was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. }); Ohio State University told PEOPLE in a statement, "Victoria Strauss was a graduate student in the College of Social Work. reporters on a platform technologically tailored to meet the needs of the modern reader. 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. Victoria Strauss, who was studying Social Work at the university, was found dead early Tuesday, January 19. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Her sweet smile and light hearted personality will be an inspiration for me to continue to help other women with the same joy and passion she had. 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. 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. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. 23-year-old Victoria Strauss moved to Columbus, Ohio to attend Ohio State University, where she was studying social work. God bless you! 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. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. Those closest to Victoria describe her as vibrant, energetic, beautiful, caring and funny, with a proficient talent she most freely expressed through dance. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. She attempted to retrieve her card by opening her door and leaning out to pick it up, a police statement said. 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. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. From the moment Victoria could walk, all she wanted to do was express herself through movement. }); Please accept my sincerest condolences. Victoria Strauss, 23, of Columbus, was pronounced dead at the scene, Columbus police officials said. 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