CCTV footage reveals freak accident that claimed a Malvern father's life

Strinivasen Nadasen was in his vehicle when the ground gave way and his car plunged down an embankment, into a river

- MONISHKA GOVENDER

A SON has recounted the heartbreaking moment he and his brother watched the CCTV footage of a freak accident which claimed the life of their devoted father.

Strinivasen Kasavelu Nadasen, fondly known as “Mkhize”, 63, of Malvern, had checked on some private work at a relative's factory in Bill Wood Road, in the Queensmead Industrial area, and was getting ready to leave, when tragedy struck, last Tuesday morning.

He was the depot manager for Tansnat, Durban Transport.

Nadasen was seated in his vehicle when it is believed the ground gave way and the car plunged down an embankment and into a river.

A bystander spotted the vehicle in the river and alerted authorities.

Nadasen's body was retrieved a few hours later. He had sustained serious head injuries.

Varshan Nadasen said his father was going to return home after completing his work at the factory at 2am.

“My dad was very hardworking and had a strict work ethic. The day he died, he was checking some private work at the factory.

“He was passionate about things being done properly. He was a very neat and methodical person. This was why he was tasked with checking on the progress of some work at the factory,” said Varshan.

Varshan, 32, of Sunninghill, in Johannesburg, a financial consultant, said he received the devastating news of his father's tragic death while so far away from home.