Tragedy as a young mother is killed in a horror car crash three WEEKS after giving birth – as her distraught grandmother takes care of the newborn left behind
- A young mother has died in a horrific car crash three weeks after giving birth
- Darrylleen Koolmatrie died when the car she was in smashed into a pole in Perth
- Her 30-year-old partner was driving the vehicle and received minor injuries
- Ms Koolmatrie’s grandmother is now left to take care of the three-week-old boy
- The victim’s uncle publicly thanked those who tried to save the young mother
- The 30-year-old male driver has been charged and will face court on October 8
A family is in mourning after a young mother who gave birth just three weeks ago was killed in a horror car crash, leaving her grandmother to take care of the newborn.
Darrylleen Koolmatrie, 23, died on Wednesday this week when the gold Hyundai Accent being driven by her partner smashed into a pole on Welshpool Road East, Lesmurdie, in Perth.
Ms Koolmatrie’s grieving grandmother Joyleen Koolmatrie has been left shattered over her death and recalled the moment she received the news.
‘I can just remember saying no, no, no, no, no, I don’t know how long I said that,’ Joyleen Koolmatrie told 9NEWS.
The victim’s grandmother, who has now been left to take care of her three-week-old great-grandson, said one of her final conversations with Ms Koolmatrie was about the birth of her first child.
‘She kept saying to me, “Nan, I made this little baby, I made this beautiful little baby”. Yeah you did, and I know she was proud of him.’
Darrylleen Koolmatrie,23, died after the car her partner was driving smashed into a pole in Perth on Wednesday
Ms Koolmatrie’s grandmother has been left shattered and is now left to look after her three-week-old great-grandson
The victim’s uncle publicly thanked those who raced to the horrific scene in a bid to save Ms Koolmatrie’s life.
Mark Koolmatrie said: ‘Our love goes out, one of gratitude and thank you, for anything and everything you’ve done to try and save our little girl.’
Friends have also paid tribute to the young mother and shared how much they loved seeing Ms Koolmatrie with her son.
One friend said: ‘Your baby boy will always be loved. How lucky are we that a little piece of you is still here.’
One of Darryleen Koolmatrie’s friends took to Facebook to pay tribute to the young mother
Ms Koolmatrie’s grandmother said she feels reassured knowing that Darrylleen has been reunited with her mother, who she tragically lost at three years old.
‘I’m sure she’s with her mother, and that’s what gives me peace.’
Ms Koolmatrie’s 30-year-old partner was taken to St John of God Hospital to treat minor injuries and has since been released.
He has now been charged with dangerous driving causing death and is set to face Midland Magistrates Court on October 8.
The 30-year-old partner of Ms Koolmatrie has been charged with dangerous driving causing death and is set to face court on October 8