Eve Smith’s sister was also killed in a car crash
The son of an ex-Cardiff City footballer and a woman who starred in a Sky reality TV show are reportedly among three people who died when a group went missing following a night out.
Gwent Police on Monday said they had located a car the group of five were in after it had been involved in a traffic collision off the A48 in Cardiff, and that they had recovered three bodies. Two other people were taken to hospital with serious injuries.
The white Volkswagen Tiguan was carrying Sophie Russon, 20, Eve Smith, 21, Darcy Ross, 21, Rafel Jeanne, 24, and Shane Loughlin, 32. Darcy Ross and Rafel shared a Snapchat post of themselves together on Friday night – just hours before the crash in the early hours of Saturday.
Eve’ relatives have since confirmed she was among the dead, in what is a double blow for the family. Eve’s sister, Xana, was killed in a car crash in January 2015 caused by a male driver who was drunk and high on cocaine and cannabis, MailOnline reported.
The publication noted that Eve and her family appeared in a Sky documentary ‘This is Our Family’ calling for tougher sentences for dangerous drivers.
Rafel Jeanne is also reportedly among the dead.
He is believed to be the son of former Cardiff City and QPR footballer Leon Jeanne, who was once dubbed Wales’ most promising footballer.
The Mirror said the third victim was Darcy Ross.
BBC Wales is reporting that Sophie Russon is in hospital with serious injuries.
The Mirror named Shane Loughlin and Sophie as survivors and said they were rushed to hospital.
The group had all been partying at the Muffler bar and club in Maesglas, Newport, on Friday evening, before they are thought to have headed to Trecco Bay in Porthcawl. They were last seen at 2am on Saturday morning.
Police have not confirmed the identities of those who have died.
Specialist officers are supporting the families of those involved and inquiries are ongoing. Anyone with any information is urged to call police on 101, or send a direct message on social media, quoting 2300071791.
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