Sisters killed in horror crash were on their way home from cousin's graduation
Janene Moodley with her daughters, Cassidy, Connor, and Storm.
Image: Facebook/Janene Moodley
The three sisters involved in a horrific accident at the weekend were returning from their cousin’s university graduation in Cape Town at the time of the tragic incident.
People across the country continue to keep Cassidy, 23, Connor, 25, and 27-year-old Storm Moodley from Johannesburg, as well as their family, in prayer after the crash.
The accident, which took place in the Northern Cape, claimed the lives of two of the sisters, Cassidy and Connor.
Speaking to IOL, their uncle and family spokesperson, Lance Poonawassy, said the loss was a devastating blow to the small and close-knit family. He explained his nieces drove down to Cape Town to celebrate their cousin.
“It was my son’s graduation at the University of the Western Cape (UWC). We had such a wonderful day celebrating. They are just five cousins, we’re quite a small family, and they really wanted to celebrate with him, and drove to Cape Town,” he explained.
Poonawassy confirmed that the accident occurred in the Klein Karoo, approximately 30 kilometres outside Britstown. He said the sisters were headed back home to Johannesburg at the time of the accident.
“At this stage, there is no cause for the accident yet, and the investigation remains ongoing. But, I can say there has been no foul play,” he said.
Poonawassy also confirmed that Storm, who had been in a critical condition in hospital, has been discharged.
“Storm will be recovering at home. She is a bit battered and bruised, but she is home,” he said.
In a heartfelt message on her Facebook, mother Janene Moodley thanked everyone for their support.
“On behalf of myself, Storm, and our family, I would like to express our deepest gratitude for the outpouring of love and support we have received during this incredibly difficult time.
“We are devastated by the tragic loss of our beloved Cassidy and Connor in a motor accident near Victoria West in the Karoo.
"The past two days have been unimaginable, as our family travelled to the Karoo to attend to matters with Storm in hospital, and make the necessary arrangements to bring Connor and Cassidy home to Johannesburg, with the care of our trusted funeral directors [sic].”
Janene also welcomed Storm’s condition stabilising and confirmed funeral arrangements were underway.
The family has also requested some privacy during this time.
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