Heartbreaking twist after mum dies on her way to a wedding
A mother has been killed in a horrific car crash while on her way to a wedding in regional NSW, just hours after announcing she was expecting her third child.
Shellymaine Ah Foon, 32, her partner Troy, and their two young daughters, aged six and two, were on their way to a wedding in Mudgee, NSW when their SUV crashed at Aarons Pass, about 2pm on Friday.
Foon was left with critical injuries and was taken to Mudgee hospital, but soon passed away.
Her partner was seriously injured and airlifted to Westmead Hospital to undergo surgery after suffering several fractures to both limbs on his left side.
Their two daughters were also taken to the same hospital.
A family member, who wished to remain anonymous, confirmed the sad detail to 7News.
“We spoke to Shelly on the Thursday night, and she told us she was pregnant,” she said.
“She was meant to go for tests when she came back from Mudgee to see how far along she was.”
Foon was remembered as a "social butterfly" who could “strike up a conversation with anyone.”
“She was very family oriented, was always there for anyone who needed anything, she was very selfless with her time,” the family member said.
“Her death has really impacted a whole community of people,” she added.
A GoFundMe page has since been organised to help cover funeral costs, support Troy following his surgery, and help Foon's family, who are largely based overseas.
“Troy won’t be able to go to work while he recovers,” the woman said.
“He still has to undergo rehab, and he will be on crutches for some time.”
Their two daughters have since been discharged from the hospital, and are in the care of family while Troy recovers.
The family friend added that Foon's love for her kids was exceptional saying: “she was the light of Troy and her girls’ lives.
“Their world has changed forever and the love their Mum gave them will never be replicated ever again.”
Police said investigations are still underway into the circumstances leading up to the crash, with the other driver taken to Mudgee Hospital with minor injuries.
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