In April 2016, Emily Houska, then a 22-year-old student at Illinois State University (ISU), survived a brutal assault while power walking on the Constitution Trail in Bloomington. An assailant attacked her from behind, beat her repeatedly, and left her with facial bruising and hearing loss. Despite the trauma, Houska became a symbol of strength on campus. Just days after the attack, she shared her story with The Vidette , walking the trail again with a "head held high" to reclaim the space where she was hurt. She graduated with a degree in social work that same week.
What We Know About the Emily Houska Car Accident
The details regarding Emily Houska primarily refer to a tragic accident that occurred in August 2017 . Emily Houska was a 23-year-old graduate of Illinois State University who was struck by a car while she was a pedestrian in Darien, Illinois Incident Overview Date & Time : The accident happened early in the morning on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 : The intersection of Cass Avenue and 71st Street in Darien, Illinois. Nature of the Accident