VIRGIN Australia flight attendant Lucinta Evans was not involved in the initial collision between two vehicles that led to her death in Nadi in march, her family says.
As they wait for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to decide on a police file forwarded more than a month ago, the family said the two vehicles collided separately before one of the cars veered off the road and struck the 28-year-old while she was waiting on a sidewalk in Martintar.
As they continue to seek answers and accountability following her death in March, the family stressed Ms Evans had been waiting safely for a trusted driver commonly used by Virgin Australia staff and overseas travellers.
They also raised concerns over misinformation and rumours circulating online, saying attention should instead focus on dangerous driving, accountability and justice.
“What should be at the centre of this conversation is the dangerous driving, the lack of answers and accountability, and the fact that Lucinta still has not received justice,” the family said.
“Instead, hurtful rumours, misinformation, and the sharing of images without compassion continue to circulate, stripping away her dignity and causing even more pain to the people who loved her.”
The statement said after landing in Fiji, Lucinta met up with female friends that night before they later parted ways.
“Lucinta then called for her trusted driver to take her back to Denarau.
“Following previous incidents involving other Virgin Airlines staff in Fiji, this was the safest option for her.”
The family said Ms Evans had been standing away from the road, under a streetlight and near a pedestrian crossing when the tragedy occurred.
Police had earlier confirmed the investigation file had been submitted to the ODPP.
