In a heartbreaking accident in Texas, three members of an Indian-origin family lost their lives in a devastating car crash, leaving behind a 14-year-old son as the only survivor. The incident took place near Lampasas County early on Wednesday morning, around 5:45 AM.The victims have been identified as 45-year-old Arvind Mani, his wife, 40-year-old Pradeepa Arvind, and their 17-year-old daughter, Andril Arvind, all residents of Leander, Texas. According to local reports, the family was en route to North Texas, where Arvind and Pradeepa were driving their daughter to college. Andril had recently graduated from high school and was set to begin her studies in computer science at the University of Dallas.14-year-old son left to rebuild his lifeTheir 14-year-old son, Adiryan Arvind, who was not in the vehicle at the time of the crash, is the sole surviving member of the family. In the wake of this tragedy, a GoFundMe page titled Support for Adiryan Arvind: A Tragic Loss and a Young Life to Rebuild has been created to help him financially. The page has already raised over $700,000, with heartfelt messages pouring in for the grieving teenager.Crash claims five lives in totalAuthorities have reported that a total of five people died in the crash, including the driver of the car that collided with the Mani familys vehicle, which subsequently caught fire. The impact of the crash was so severe that police described it as one of the worst accidents they have witnessed in over two decades. Police investigation ongoingPreliminary investigations suggest that the other vehicle involved in the crash may have been traveling at an estimated speed of 160 kmph. A witness reported seeing the car speeding past her before the collision. The Mani familys vehicle, traveling at 112 kmph, was described by police as having collided with the other car like driving into a concrete wall at 270 kmph.Community in mourningThe tragic loss has deeply affected the community. The Rouse High School family is deeply saddened to share the loss of one of our very own Raiders from the Class of 2024, Andril Arvind, read a letter sent to parents by the schools principal, reflecting the widespread grief.
