Alexandria crash victim’s family appeal for help

Sydney mother-of-four Khristiee Aravena was run down by an out-of-control truck as she was on her way to work last week. Her youngest child is just five years old. Her family now reveal their struggle dealing with her sudden and shocking death.

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The family of Khristiee Aravena who died during last week’s shocking truck crash in Alexandria have released a statement following the tragic accident.

Mother-of-four Khristiee Aravena died when she was hit by a truck in Alexandria.

The 44-year-old mother-of-four was waiting for a bus to the CBD when the tragic accident occurred.

The Sans Souci executive assistant was killed when the driver of the truck threw her 50m into an abandoned building which then collapsed on her.

Ms Jazairy was also studying to be a graphic designer.

Khristiee’s four children — Leon, 26, Jazmine, 22, Mariah, 18, and Benson Jazairy, 5 — described their mother’s death as “shocking” as they come to grips with their loss following the horrendous circumstances.

The accident site on Botany Rd, Alexandria. Picture: Adam Yip

“There are no words to describe the pain and anguish we feel after learning it took emergency services six hours to reach her body due to the extent of the accident,” the statement reads.

“The sudden and unexpected death of their mother has left the family in a state of complete shock.”

The 44-year-old mother-of-four was waiting for a bus to the CBD when the tragic accident occurred. Picture: Adam Yip

Her children also said Khristiee had recently became a grandmother to a six-month-old grandson named Bilal.

“It is heartbreaking to think that she will not be here to see Benson’s first day of school or that Bilal will never get to see his grandmother’s beautiful smile.

“May your soul rest in peace our beautiful Mother. We will always love you. Until we meet again …”

The location of the fatal accident.

Former husband of 22 years Baha Jazairy said he found out the tragic news through Khristiee’s brother.

Posting on social media, he said that he never stopped loving her.

“No one will ever love you as much as I did,” he said.

Khristiee Aravena with her former husband Baha Jazairy.

“You have never left my heart, even after all these years.

“I hope you’re in a better place, looking out for our beautiful children.”

To add to the tragedy, co-workers of Baha Jazairy said he was forced to return to his Uber driving job just days after the horrific accident so that he could continue supporting his children.

“His children need him and Baha should be spending time with them rather than working and not being able to grieve properly,” co-worker Rosalina Kariotakis said.

A Go Fund Me account has been created by Khristiee’s daughter Jazmine to help assist the family in paying for the funeral costs and associated expenses.