Kris and Dhruva Chellani.Photo:GoFundMe
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A North Carolina family is mourning the loss of a beloved father and son, who died in a car crash last week.
According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, a 45-year-old driver hit Kris' Tesla with his Chevrolet Suburban SUV, per WRAL.
The father and son were killed, while Nina Chellani, Kris' mom, was seriously injured, per the report. Among her injuries is a broken back.
“In an instant, their world shattered, leaving behind family and friends grappling with unimaginable grief,” read a message written on aGoFundMepage set up to help the family.
The State Highway Patrol did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
The Chellani family.GoFundMe
“It’s very tragic. It’s hard to deal with,” Dhruva’s daughter, Krystal Chellani, told WRAL. “I don’t know how I’ll ever come to terms with the fact they’re truly gone.”
“They will never be forgotten,” Krystal added. “They were legends – the two most amazing men that were ever on this earth, and they will be truly truly missed.”
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The store has been in the family since 1993 and was expected to reopen on Saturday after undergoing renovations, according to the GoFundMe.
“Kris and his dad worked extremely hard to renovate the entire store and give it a complete makeover,” loved ones wrote in the fundraiser’s description, noting that the father and son “had many exciting plans” for the family-owned business.
“It’s very devastating to have had to cancel the grand re-opening and keep the store closed indefinitely,” the message read.
A memorial for the father and son has formed outside the business, according to WNCN.
Highway Patrol investigators and the Chatham County District Attorney are expected to meet to discuss potential charges, according to WRAL.
As of Wednesday morning, nearly $90,000 had been raised via GoFundMe to support the Chellani family.
source: people.com
