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I've had to deal with a tragedy which occured on the first day of 2010. I've had long enough to deal with it with the rest of my family.

My cousin and his family were in that fatal crash on New Year's day on the freeway. First fatality for the year was his missus. She had been in the family for 17 years, so naturally she was family. There is still speculation about the accident being a hit and run. He was trapped in the car with his daughter and partner and watched her pass away. The worst part is, we buried his 2yo son 2 or so years ago, and now we're burying his life long partner. He's really on the edge and not handling things at the moment. But he still has his 11yo daughter to live for. Of course, the whole family is quite glum at the moment. Hard to see that in a guy I grew up with since we were kids ... we did everything together. Played basketball together, hung out, ripped skids together in our teens. He's not the same guy I knew now. Sad really.

I've now got a strong desire to sharing this now as a reminder to you all, as it appears someone's recklessness has killed an innocent driver. There is so much to lose ... and the suffering goes right thru the family. Drive safe and stay alert.

RIP Tracey

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Was this the one that involved the Koala on the freeway?

RIP

Yes. It was apparently another car that swerved, hitting my cousin's car, and the other car didn't stop. Its still under investigation, but thats what I'm hearing.

So ... if you can't stop from hitting an animal, then just hit it ... or you could be killing a family.

growing up in the country,one of the first lessons i learnt wen i started driving was to not swerve for animals

i was told theres plenty more koala's,kanga's ect- but if you hurt or kill someone dear to you then thats it..

sorry if that comes across harsh

condolences ruby,chin up mate

Condolences to you and your family mate.

+1 on just hitting the animal.

Reminds me of an accident I had in my Subaru a few years ago.

I swerved to miss a koala, (out of instinct) spun the car 4 times and eventually rolled it into a ditch in the hills.

No koala is worth peoples lives or limbs.

RIP.

Really sorry to hear that story Ruby. I knew that you had suffered a loss and the details make it even worse. I hope things gradually get better for your cousin and he does continue to live and enjoy life with his remaining daughter.

condolances ruby, i drove past there a few times over the last week and a bit and only just put 2 and 2 together...........of all the open space around there too :)

as has been said, ffs, smash your front bar, damage something on your car if theres an animal if you have to.............dont f**king swerve and run someone else off the road

hey man, condolences from down here in vic.

Time will heal all wounds. It is a great loss for everyone - especially when it involves kids too. Only thing that you and your family can do is to rally around him. It will take time, but be there for him.

When its time for him, he might want to see a counsellor or psychologist - its a big ask, but they do help a fair bit. And a psychologist is also free if you go through doctors recommendation and medicare.

Everyone bounces back though - just gotta keep your head up.

RIP

I guess this is another reason why we shouldnt be too conserved with our lives - live life to the fullest and enjoy it such that you live it the way you want to be remembered.

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