'Pillar of our community': Volunteer firefighter and son killed in motorcycle crash southeast of Edmonton

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeNewsLocal News 'Pillar of our community': Volunteer firefighter and son killed in motorcycle crash southeast of Edmonton "I'm learning more and more about him every day, the impact that my son has had on so many people across the province, and the people he's helped" Author of the article: By Jason Hills Published Sep 18, 2026 Last updated 30 minutes ago 4 minute read Join the conversation Dayce Newman, 35, and his 13-year-old son Xander Newman were killed earlier this week when the motorcycle they were riding collided with a pickup truck at the intersection of Highway 21 and Township Road 481 in Camrose County. PHOTO BY TARA VANDERWAL/SUPPLIED Article content Tara Vanderwal is going through the most difficult time of her life. But through the grief, she’s receiving a beautiful gift. Article content She’s learning just how much her 35-year-old son Dayce Newman meant to the people whose lives he touched, something she says has brought comfort during this unimaginable time. Article content Article content Newman and his 13-year-old son Xander Newman were killed earlier this week when the motorcycle they were riding collided with a pickup truck at the intersection of Highway 21 and Township Road 481 in Camrose County. Article content Article content In the days since her son and grandson’s passing, Vanderwal said she’s been overwhelmed but grateful for all of the messages of support. Article content Headline News Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Article content “I’m learning more and more about him every day, the impact that my son has had on so many people across the province, and the people he’s helped,” said Vanderwal in an interview with Postmedia on Friday morning. Article content “Through other people’s eyes, I’m getting to know more about who my son was — and it’s wonderful.” Article content Dayce Newman was struck and killed at the intersection of Highway 21 and Township Road 481 in Camrose County. His 13-year-old son Xander Newman was also killed. PHOTO BY TARA VANDERWAL/SUPPLIED Article content Newman is described as someone who would help anyone in need. He had a heart “the size of Texas.” Article content ‘Loved helping people’ Article content In 2023, he…