A local Nepalese community is mourning the tragic deaths of a young family in western Victoria earlier this week.
Sapana Neupane, 31, her husband Krishna, 41, and their three-year-old son were killed when their car collided with a truck in Stoneleigh, near Ballarat, on Tuesday morning. Sapana’s mother survived the crash but was airlifted to hospital with critical injuries, according to reports.
Police believe the car entered the path of the oncoming truck after failing to stop at an intersection shortly after 9:30 a.m.
The family, who had lived in Armstrong Creek near Geelong after migrating from Nepal, leave behind a five-year-old daughter.
The Geelong Nepalese Association expressed their condolences, saying the family’s “kindness, warmth, and love will always be remembered.” The association added, “We extend our deepest condolences and prayers to their family and relatives. May their beautiful souls rest in eternal peace, and may their loved ones find strength and comfort during this unimaginable time. The Geelong Nepalese Community stands together in full support of the family and their daughter during this most difficult time.”
