‘Devastated’: Sister’s heartbreaking tribute to victim of triple fatal car crash in Sans Souci in south Sydney
A man who died in a triple fatal car crash has been remembered for his cheeky humour and smile by his devastated loved ones.
The sister of a young man who died in a triple fatal car crash in south Sydney says she is “absolutely devastated” and “heartbroken” in a touching tribute to her brother.
A blue Toyota Camry was hit by an Audi which had crossed onto the wrong side of Rocky Point Road at Sans Souci in Sydney’s south on Saturday.
The passenger of the Toyota Camry Uber, Seamus Duignan, was on his way home after celebrating his birthday when he was killed instantly along with the Uber driver in the high-speed crash.
The 42-year-old driver of the Audi, Tamati Gilbert, was also killed in the crash.
Police had earlier responded to a call for a welfare check on Mr Gilbert, but he sped off in the Audi after police approached his home in Second Ave, Gymea Bay, at 12.25am.
Tamati Gilbert died in a triple-fatal car crash in south Sydney on Saturday. Picture: Facebook.
Just 10 minutes later, Mr Gilbert lost control of the car, crashing through a concrete barrier before flipping and landing on top of the Toyota.
Mr Gilbert’s sister said she is “heartbroken” by his death in a touching tribute posted to Facebook on Sunday.
“We are absolutely devastated, heartbroken and rocked by his early passing,” she said.
Other loved ones flocked to the comments to pay tribute to Mr Gilbert, with one writing: “We will always remember T’s big smile and sense of humour, his spirit will live on.”
“Your laughter is what I’ll remember, always quick on a cheeky response to any question with a smile and a giggle. You are loved mate and leave us with the best of memories. Rest easy bro,” another wrote.
Seamus Duignan was on his way home from celebrating his birthday when he was killed. Picture: Facebook
Innocent victim was on his way home from birthday celebrations
The Toyota was being driven by an Uber driver who had been hired by Mr Duignan to drive him home from a concert he had attended to celebrate his 28th birthday.
Following the tragedy, Mr Duignan’s brother Sean took to social media to pay tribute to his sibling.
He wrote: “Absolutely devastating news rest easy little brother can’t believe your (sic) gone life isn’t fair.
“Love you forever sea mouse.”
Meanwhile, Mr Duignan’s grieving mother, Kim Duignan, made an emotional call for the crash to be fully investigated.
Speaking to the Saturday Telegraph, she said: “There needs to be a complete inquest into what caused this crash.
“I don’t want any other parent to have to go through this.”
Three people have been killed in a horror crash in Sydney’s south overnight. Picture: 7News
The Audi driver had fled from police a short time earlier, police say. Picture: 7News
Investigations into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing, with specialist officers from the Crash Investigations Unit involved.
Detective Acting Superintendent Graham Hibbs said it was a “horrific scene”, with between 20 and 40 people nearby who witnessed the crash.
He said officers would examine whether “considerable speed” was a factor in the crash, and whether the driver of the Audi was under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
“We really feel for the families of all three persons who were involved in this incident and their loved ones,” Act Supt Hibbs said.
“I don’t think there were many cars on the road at that time, and [it was] extremely unlucky for the people involved.”
Local residents rushed to the scene in a desperate bid to help, some armed with fire extinguishers after a fire broke out in the engine bay of one of the cars.
Following the tragedy, Rocky Point Road was closed for several hours in both directions between Fontainebleau Street in Sans Souci and Holt Road in Taren Point.
It reopened shortly after 10am.
Source: News.com.au
