A devastating car crash in Melbourne’s west has claimed the life of 24-year-old Arshdeep Kaur, a Victoria University student, after the Ford Mustang she was travelling in collided with a parked truck in Truganina during the early hours of Wednesday morning.
It is reported by 9News that the driver, 23-year-old Vikramjit Singh from Caroline Springs, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The emergency services were called to Dunmore Drive at approximately 1am, where they found a bright orange Mustang GT shredded after ploughing into the back of a stationary truck.
Arshdeep, seated on the passenger side — which bore the brunt of the impact — died at the scene.
Dramatic images from the crash site, that 7News and 9News reported, show the sports car torn into pieces, with debris scattered across the road and the roof on the passenger side ripped clean off.
The parked truck sustained only minor damage.
Arshdeep’s grieving relatives have launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for her funeral and to repatriate her body to India.
“Arshdeep Kaur, a kind and vibrant student, tragically lost her life in a road accident in Truganina. Her sudden passing has deeply affected her friends and family, both here and in India.”
“Arshdeep came to Australia with big dreams that ended far too soon,” the appeal reads.
As per 9News report, Singh has been charged with dangerous driving causing death and careless driving. He has been released on $25,000 bail and ordered to report to police twice weekly. He is prohibited from driving and has not yet entered a plea.
The most serious charge that Singh faces carries a maximum sentence of 10 years’ imprisonment.
Singh, who is on a temporary visa, had no prior criminal record. However, the decision to grant him bail has deeply saddened Arshdeep’s family, who told 9News they are devastated by the loss of their daughter and are seeking justice.
So far this year, 134 lives have been lost on Victoria’s roads — a troubling increase compared to 119 at the same time last year. Anyone with dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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