Moodley sisters: Uncle explains what happened in tragic accident that killed Cassidy and Connor and injured Storm
The uncle of three sisters who were tragically killed driving home from their cousin’s graduation has given some detail on what happened.
Connor and Cassidy Moodley were killed in the crash, which happened on September 14. Their sister Storm, survived with serious injuries but has since been discharged from hospital. The funeral of Connor and Cassidy was held at the weekend.
Previously their uncle Lance Poonawassy explained what happened, saying that his nieces had headed to the graduation of their cousin - his son - Keeran Poonawassy.
Speaking to South African website IOL, he said that Moodleys had gone to Cape Town from their home in Johannesburg for the family celebration, and had left on the morning of Sunday, September 14.
“They were with us for the weekend and we were so happy celebrating together. They are a group of only five cousins and are close-knit. Connor was driving back home. At this stage we do not know how the accident happened. But we do know that Connor and Cassidy were flung out of the car and died en route to hospital.
“Storm sustained injuries to her face and body. A passer-by saw the accident and gave Storm their cellphone to call her mother. It was a traumatic phone call for my sister to hear her daughters were in an accident.
“It has always just been my sister Janene and her three daughters. She is struggling right now but the family is rallying around her and helping her through this tough time. We had to travel from Johannesburg to the Karoo, to receive the bodies and bring Storm home. It has been devastating for us.
“My nieces were bubbly, caring and loving girls. Everyone who met them, loved them. Cassidy was a primary school teacher, Connor was a personal assistant and Storm works at Investec. Connor and Cassidy will be missed.”
The sisters’ mother Janene has previously paid tribute to her daughters Connor, 25, and 23-year-old Cassidy, saying that she had been devastated by the accident.
The accident at 8.30am in Klein Karoo, just outside Britstown in South Africa.
Roosevelt High School said the sisters brought "sunshine" to relationships and activities, adding: "Our thoughts and prayers are with the Moodley family during this incredibly difficult time. We hold Storm in our hearts and pray for her strength to keep on fighting."