Sandeep Singh, a 31-year-old truck driver from Punjab, India, was full of optimism just a week before his life was tragically cut short. Friends say Singh had recently started a new job and was eager to provide for his wife and children, who were still in India.
“He was beaming, so full of life and excitement about this opportunity,” said his friend Himanshu (Ash) Parmar, who has known Singh for several years. Parmar described Singh as a kind, dependable, and selfless person who always helped others quietly, without expecting anything in return.
Singh had hoped to settle permanently in New Zealand, buy a home, and provide a secure future for his family.
Tragedy struck in the early hours of Friday when Singh was involved in a two-vehicle collision on Te Rapa Rd in Beerescourt, western Hamilton. Emergency services found two people dead at the scene. Police have not yet released further details about the cause of the crash or the identities of the victims.
Parmar said the loss has left friends and family devastated. “We’re not angry, just heartbroken. He had so much ahead of him. No one should go to work at 12.30 in the morning and die,” he said.
Singh’s wife and children are travelling from India to New Zealand to be with friends and make arrangements for his final rites. To assist the family, Parmar created a Givealittle page to raise funds to cover repatriation costs and support Singh’s widow.
The fundraiser’s page highlights Singh’s character and the sudden nature of his death: “Sandeep carried with him the values of family, humility, and hard work. He was kind, dependable, and deeply caring — someone who showed up quietly for others and never asked for anything in return. This fundraiser will help his wife navigate this grief and the practical challenges that come with such a sudden tragedy.”
Parmar said the campaign will provide immediate financial support, helping the family with living costs in the weeks and months ahead while they mourn their loss.
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