Amy Wang Obituary, BURNABY, B.C. — Amy Wang, also known to some as Layla, 34, is being mourned by her family and friends after she was killed in a head-on collision in Burnaby, British Columbia, on September 23, 2026.
According to a GoFundMe established by Amy’s family, she was travelling with a friend in an Uber on Highway 1 when an allegedly impaired driver travelling in the wrong direction on the highway collided head-on with their vehicle. Amy and her friend were pronounced dead at the scene.
The Uber driver was seriously injured in the collision, while the family’s account states that the other driver was not injured. The circumstances surrounding the crash remain part of the reported incident, and no additional details about the investigation were provided in the information available.
Amy’s sudden death has left her parents, brother, sister-in-law, two nephews, extended family members and many friends grieving her loss. At 34, her death has brought profound grief to those who knew her and has created an absence that her loved ones say will be deeply felt.
Following her death, Amy’s family launched a GoFundMe campaign to help her parents with funeral expenses and other costs resulting from her unexpected passing. According to the fundraiser, donations will go directly to Amy’s parents as they face the financial and emotional burden of losing their daughter.
The family also expressed gratitude to witnesses and first responders who assisted at the scene and provided care following the collision. Their support has been acknowledged by Amy’s loved ones during the difficult aftermath of the crash.
In the fundraiser, Amy’s family shared that she had a relationship with Jesus and expressed their faith that she is now in heaven. They are asking for support as they remember Amy and help her parents navigate the difficult period following her death.
Amy Wang’s life is now being remembered by the family and friends who knew and loved her. Her loved ones have also shared a broader message in the wake of the tragedy: “Don’t drink and drive.” As they mourn Amy and support one another, their focus remains on honoring her memory and helping her parents through the days ahead.
