A non-resident Indian (NRI) and her daughter died in a car accident in the US city of Portland. The incident involving two vehicles occurred on a highway in the state of Oregon while the Indian family was en route to the Tulip festival on the woman’s birthday.
Kamatham Gitanjali, who hailed from Andhra Pradesh, was pronounced brain-dead after the accident on Sunday. Gitanjali reportedly failed to stop at a stop sign while driving southbound on South Meridian Road, according to US authorities. Her car collided with another vehicle. Gitanjali’s daughter Hanika, 5, died at the scene.
Gitanjali, who was initially critically injured, was airlifted to a hospital where she was later pronounced dead. Her husband Naresh and son Braman were also injured and are undergoing treatment at the hospital in Portland. Braman sustained a broken leg and is undergoing surgery.
“We come to you with heavy hearts to rally support for Naresh Kamatham’s family. On Saturday, March 30th, tragedy struck as our dear friend Naresh Babu Kamatham and his family faced a devastating car accident,” read the GoFundMe page started by a family friend. “Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any inquiries or concerns. Your continued support and comforting thoughts mean the world to us during this incredibly challenging period,” it added.
Geetanjali and her husband, both software engineers, had been residing in the US for about 10 years. A fundraiser, initiated after the accident, aimed to alleviate the financial strain on the Andhra family. It has so far received donations worth over USD 1,50,000. “We are now making arrangements to transport her remains to India, allowing their family the opportunity to bid her farewell and perform the necessary rituals,” the GoFundMe page read.
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