Lucinta Evans, 28-year-old Virgin Australia flight attendant, killed in freak roadside crash in Fiji
‘We will forever be at a loss without her but everyday she will meet you above the clouds, flying forevermore.’
A beloved young Australian flight attendant has been killed in a freak car accident in Fiji.
Virgin Australia flight attendant Lucinta Evans, who had just celebrated her 28th birthday, was standing on the roadside when she was hit by a taxi in Nadi’s Martintar about 5am on March 28.
The taxi collided with another vehicle before veering off the road and striking Evans, local media reported, citing a police spokesperson.
She died at the scene.
Virgin Australia told 7NEWS.com.au it was aware of a “tragic accident” in Nadi involving a team member and is focused on supporting those impacted.
As news of her death spread, tributes from family, friends and colleagues flooded social media, remembering Evans as a “beautiful angel” who was “bold, open and full of life”.
“It is with heavy hearts that we share that our beautiful Lucinta has passed away,” her family said in a statement.
“She was truly full of life, with a light and energy that touched everyone who knew her.”
Her partner also shared his grief online, changing his profile photo to an image of Evans and their pet dog.
“Please God take the wheel, my heart is broken. I LOVE YOU,” he wrote.
Evans’ cabin manager, Lissy Hyde, visited the site of the crash to lay floral tributes.
“As your Cabin Manager, I come back to the place where it all happened. I won’t be able to look after you anymore on our flights or anything about work,” she wrote.
“I ask you to look after us from above. Fly with us my girl, beat us to every destination so we know you’re there. You are loved, and we will continue to live life as bright and loud as you.”
Hyde said they were not only friends, but family.
Another flight attendant wrote that Evans was “the Fijian heart of Virgin”.
“Your light and love means more to us than you know,” she wrote.
“We will forever be at a loss without her but every day she will meet you above the clouds, flying forevermore.
“Her legacy lives on through you all, we love you.
“Rest in peace and God’s loving embrace beautiful Lucinta.”
Friends also shared heartfelt tributes, remembering her vibrant personality and warmth.
“She was the life of the party, main character baddie with the best personality and got along with anyone she crossed paths with! Gone way too soon beautiful Cinta, fly high,” one read.
Another described her as “a soulful person, full of joy and love”.
A GoFundMe page has been set up to support her family and partner during “this incredibly difficult time”.
“This fund is to help ease that burden, giving them the space and time to mourn and heal without added stress,” the GoFundMe read.
“A portion of the funds will also be used in Lucinta’s memory — through road safety advocacy or a memorial plaque — with the hope of raising awareness and helping prevent future incidents at this location.”
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