Mum reeling after tragedy strikes twice within months

A grieving mother says she is “shattered beyond words” after her sister died in an alleged hit-run in Point Cook – two months after her son was killed in a pub brawl.

Caroline and her nephew Jaidyn died within two months of each other.

A grieving mother has been rocked by two tragedies in two months after her sister died in an alleged hit-run in Point Cook – weeks after her son was killed in a pub brawl.

Katy Joan Green’s sister, Caroline, was allegedly struck by a Holden Commodore while driving her Volkswagen Golf about 11pm on Friday.

The 53-year-old was rushed to hospital with critical injuries but died two days later.

Her death comes two months after Ms Green’s son, Jaidyn Delaney, was killed following a scuffle with security at the Kealba Hotel in March.

Ms Green told the Herald Sun her son and her sister were “two peas in a pod”.

“I’m shattered beyond words,” she said.

“In a matter of eight weeks to the day I have lost two of the most important people in my whole life. I’m numb to be honest.”

Caroline has been described as the “glue” of her family.

She was extremely close with her nephew Jaidyn and sister Katy.

Ms Green said her sister was her “rock” when her 24-year-old son died.

“Caroline was the most caring, fun, loving, giving and charismatic person that I had ever met,” she said.

“She possessed a fairy-like magical persona, I will always treasure our memories.”

In a heartfelt tribute posted to social media when her nephew died, Caroline said Jaidyn was a “gentle soul”.

“He was always willing to lend an ear to those in hardship and offer a kind word of support,” she said.

“He was known for his empathy and his ability to connect with people from all walks of life.

“Jaidyn had a gift for making people feel seen and heard, and we all felt special in his presence.”

Caroline owned a crystal and jewellery shop and was on her way home from her brother’s house when the tragedy unfolded.

Her son, Jarrod Stubenrauch, said she was the “glue of the family”.

“She was the most caring, compassionate and empathetic person,” he said.

“She had time for anyone that was with her, she made you feel like you were the most special person in the world.”

The driver of the Commodore, a 25-year-old Point Cook man, was arrested after allegedly fleeing the scene.

He was charged with negligently causing serious injury, failing to stop and render assistance and other driving offences.