Thai Duong : Father & Daughter Killed in Milperra Crash

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. “Milperra fatal crash victims”
2. “Father daughter rideshare crash”

A father and his young daughter were tragically killed in a fatal collision between a rideshare vehicle and a ute in Sydney’s west. Thai Duong, 41, and his daughter Haili, 12, were backseat passengers in a DiDi vehicle involved in the crash on Milperra Rd in Milperra. The Toyota sedan was rolled in the crash, resulting in the deaths of Duong and Haili. Duong’s 10-year-old son Justin, also in the back, survived and was taken to the hospital. The incident has deeply affected the community, with support being offered to the family. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact the police.

A father and his young daughter have tragically lost their lives in a devastating collision between a rideshare vehicle and a ute in Sydney’s west on Sunday evening. The victims have been identified as Thai Duong, 41, and his daughter Haili, 12, who were backseat passengers in a DiDi vehicle involved in the fatal crash on Milperra Rd in Milperra at around 7.40pm.

The Toyota sedan in which the family was travelling was rolled in the collision, leaving all four occupants trapped inside. Despite the efforts of emergency services, Duong and Haili succumbed to their injuries at the scene, while Duong’s 10-year-old son Justin was rescued from the wreckage and rushed to The Children’s Hospital at Westmead in a serious but stable condition.

The tragic news of the accident was shared with the community by St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School in Central Bankstown, where the Duong family were members. Principal Patricia Laidler expressed the school’s deep sorrow over the loss of Haili and her father, offering condolences and support to the grieving family. The school community rallied together to pray for the Duong family during this difficult time.

The 52-year-old male DiDi driver was also injured in the crash and was treated at the scene before being taken to Westmead Hospital in a serious but stable condition. The 19-year-old male driver of the utility vehicle suffered minor injuries and underwent mandatory testing at Liverpool Hospital.

According to NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Brett McFadden, the rideshare car was making a right turn when it was struck by the oncoming ute. Dashcam footage from the rideshare vehicle confirmed that the traffic lights were functioning at the time of the incident, and the rideshare driver had a single green light with no arrow, indicating it was safe to make the turn.

A DiDi spokesperson confirmed that the rideshare driver was using the platform at the time of the crash and expressed condolences to all those affected by the tragedy. The company pledged to cooperate fully with law enforcement in their investigation into the incident.

The scene of the crash was described as “tough” by McFadden, highlighting the emotional toll such incidents take on emergency responders. Police are urging anyone with information about the collision to come forward and assist with the ongoing investigation.

This heartbreaking event serves as a reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of road safety. Our thoughts are with the Duong family, Justin, and all those affected by this tragic loss.