Wedding day turns into deadly nightmare
A YOUNG woman’s wedding day turned into a nightmare when her mother was killed in an alleged hit-and-run on Sunday.
Rescue Care operations director Garrith Jamieson said they rushed to the scene where one person was killed and three others injured after the vehicle they were travelling in overturned on the N2 north-bound before the M1 Higginson Highway off-ramp.
“Rescue Care paramedics found the vehicle on its roof in the middle of the busy highway. It was found that the driver had sustained major injuries and there was nothing more paramedics could do for her and she was declared dead. Three occupants of the vehicle had sustained various injuries and were stabilised on the scene,” Jamieson said.
According to reports, the occupants were on their way back from getting their hair done in preparation for the wedding that evening.
According to a Facebook post by the Montclair Crime Eye, witnesses to the accident are being sought.
The post claimed that another vehicle – a white Ford Fiesta or Focus – was involved in the accident and then left the scene.
Details from the post suggest one of the dead woman’s daughters was to marry that day.
“Too sad. It was the girl’s wedding day. They just had their hair done, going home… Mother and daughter. Mum passed away at scene. Daughter in hospital,” said the post.
Linda Elizah said: “I knew the lady so well. Such a humble soul… heartbreaking.”
Nadia Seedat said: “To the person who ran away. I pray you read this. Do the right thing and give yourself up. This is someone’s mother, wife and a girl who was just about to start her new life. I pray the guilt drives you to do the right thing.”
Police spokesperson Captain Nqobile Gwala said Montclair police were investigating a case of culpable homicide.
“A 47-year-old woman sustained head injuries and died at the scene. Three other passengers sustained injuries and were taken to hospital for medical attention,” Gwala said.