A HIT-and-run accident, which occurred near Blue Lagoon on Wednesday night, claimed the lives of two Durbanites – Sumeer Maharaj and his friend, Praveen Mahabir. It is believed that the 26-year-old Maharaj was helping Mahabir and a second friend, Jumaid Singh, to change a flat tyre when they were struck by a car.
They were reportedly stationary in the yellow lane just before the Blue Lagoon on-ramp heading towards uMhlanga when tragedy struck.
According to a close friend, Kassandra Padayachee, Sumeer died instantly while his friend succumbed to his extensive injuries at 1am this morning. Jumaid survived the harrowing incident, suffering only a few broken bones. Padayachee’s plea for help has been shared numerous times on Facebook.
Friends and family of the men have made a desperate plea to any witnesses to come forward following the incident. “Despite contacting various media entities and sharing an appeal on social media, there have been no leads,” said Padayachee. Contact Duran Govender on 078 270 5927 or Kassandra on 076 392 5033.
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