Family of Phoenix student Sarah Govender calls for justice after taxi death
Sarah Govender sustained broken legs and ribs, and damage to her organs, and died two days later in hospital.
The family of 18-year-old Sarah Govender is seeking justice following her tragic death after being struck and dragged by a taxi in Umhlanga. The incident occurred on Thursday morning near the Gateway Theatre of Shopping, just 20 meters from Sarah's college. Sarah and her friend were walking to the mall when the taxi struck her. Sarah sustained severe injuries, including broken legs, ribs, and pelvic damage, which ultimately led to her passing away on Saturday morning.
Her father, Seelan Govender, recounted the events leading up to the accident. He mentioned that Sarah had been dropped off at her Star Aviation college at 5:50am and decided to walk to the mall before her lectures. Her friend crossed the road safely, while Sarah was struck and dragged by the speeding taxi for 20 meters. Upon stopping, the driver allegedly allowed Sarah's friend and another woman to carry her into the taxi, which then drove her to Umhlanga Netcare Hospital.
Sarah's mother, Jenny Govender, described her daughter as a motivated individual with dreams of becoming an air hostess and traveling the world. She expressed the profound impact Sarah had on others and emphasized her caring and helpful nature as a devout Christian. Jenny also shared that Sarah had planned a sleepover for her birthday and scheduled her driver's license test for December 15.
The family is devastated and demands justice, hoping to prevent such incidents from happening to others. Sarah's grandfather, John Rambaran, described her as a "gem of a person" with a radiant smile and impeccable respect.
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