Family In Shock, Mourns Death Of Nilesh Prasad
“I hope it was all a dream and it is not true that my son is no more,” she said.
Tuesday 18 July 2023 | 15:45
Sitting from L-R: Manjula Devi(mother), Jay Prasad (father) Front row: Vanshika Devi (sister),Ashnil Prasad(brother),Krishant Kartik Prasad (son) at their house in Sawani. Photo: Ana Masere/ (Inset: Nilesh Prasad)
The family of Nilesh Prasad, 32, from Navitoka in Sawani, is grappling with sorrow following his demise in a road accident on Sunday night.
The incident occurred along Princess Road in Sawani, leaving his loved ones in a state of shock.
After dropping off his seven-year-old son at his parents’ home, Mr Prasad visited a neighbour’s house for a drinking session.
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According to Vanshika Devi, the victim’s sister, in the middle of their party, they decided to go to Prince Highway Supermarket to buy something.
His cousin brother who was also drinking took the wheel when the car allegedly lost control near the Waila Treatment Plant, veering off the road and colliding with a post.
Mr Prasad was rushed to Nausori Hospital by a passing vehicle, but was pronounced dead upon arrival.
His father Jay Prasad was too distraught to comment, while his mother, Manjula Devi, still could not believe the sad news.
“I hope it was all a dream and it is not true that my son is no more,” she said.
Ms Devi said: “I had to keep telling my mum that he died because I went to identify him at the hospital with my younger brother.
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Story by: ana.masere@fijisun.com.fj
