Grieving father fights for justice after losing wife and daughter in Westmead crash

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- MONISHKA GOVENDER

COLLEEN and Sudhir Sudhu with their children Zariah and Cassidia. | Supplied

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A devastating crash claimed his wife and elder daughter, Sudhir Sudhu struggles with physical injuries and single parenthood while seeking justice for his family.His heartbreaking story of loss, recovery and determination reveals both personal pain and systemic challenges in the aftermath of tragedy

Sudhu, 36, is learning to navigate life as a single father to his 3-year-old daughter, Zariah, after the crash in October last year.

The Mariannhill family of four were involved in a head-on collision on Richmond Road near Trafford Road in Westmead, Pinetown.

They were travelling to visit relatives in Wyebank when their vehicle collided with an oncoming bakkie in heavy rain.

The crash claimed the life of 5-year-old Cassidia at the scene. Her mother, Colleen Sudhu, 35, succumbed to her injuries two days later in hospital.

Sudhir Sudhu sustained severe injuries. He fractured his legs and needed surgery. He had pins inserted from his hips to his knees.

Three months later, he still relies on a walker to move around, and can only manage to walk short distances.

“The pain is unbearable. The bones in my legs broke in two and a plate was inserted in one leg. I can only walk about a 100 metres at a time,” he said.

Miraculously, Zariah escaped the crash with no serious injuries. She only lost her front tooth.