Sister of Kloof Nek crash victim calls for safety measures to reduce accidents

Lester Kiewit interviews Michele Macfarlane, the sister of Ian Macfarlane, who was in one of the 17 vehicles hit by an out-of-control truck on Kloof Nek Road.

Listen below.

An evening of celebration turned into a nightmare for a family.

Michele Macfarlane’s brother, Ian, was in one of the cars violently struck by an out-of-control truck on the notorious road.

He remains in a coma.

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"He hasn't been able to breathe properly on his own since the accident, which was about 10 days ago." 

- Michele Macfarlane

In an opinion piece, Michele reflects on the moments following the crash.

In the aftermath, she and her family chose not to share their grief on social media, as they were overwhelmed with shock and struggling to comprehend the tragedy.

However, after careful consideration, they shared their personal story to emphasise that this incident is more than just a statistic, a viral video, or fodder for jokes.

They want to shed light on the profound impact this crash has had on the victims and their families, which has been nothing short of catastrophic.

"There's just so much injury."

- Michele Macfarlane

Michele urges the City of Cape Town and police officials to proactively enhance safety and reduce accidents on Kloof Nek Road.

She emphasises that these incidents have a profound impact on the lives of victims, their families, friends, bystanders, and first responders, often resulting in life-altering consequences.

Michele firmly believes this particular accident could have been prevented had the necessary precautions been implemented.

Scroll up to the audio player to listen to the interview.