Mieka Pokarier Obituary – A tragic incident occurred on Thursday afternoon in Australia when a devoted 16-year-old fan of Taylor Swift lost her life while en route to the megastar’s concert. Mieka Pokarier, accompanied by her mother and sister on an 11-day road trip, was involved in a collision with a semi-trailer in Melbourne at approximately 6 p.m., as reported by 7 News Australia.
Regrettably, Mieka, who was seated in the passenger seat, passed away at the scene, as confirmed by the police. However, her 10-year-old sister is currently in critical condition, while their mother sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital.
Following this devastating accident, heartfelt tributes have been pouring in for Mieka. Karleigh Fox, the teen’s godmother, shared with the Syndey Morning Herald that Mieka was a vibrant and mischievous individual. Fox described her as someone with a twinkle in her eye and a genuinely beautiful and considerate personality. She also revealed that Mieka and her family were eagerly anticipating Taylor Swift’s tour, with five family members spending hours online refreshing ticket pages.
Taylor Swift is currently in Melbourne for the Australian leg of her “Eras Tour.” For Mieka and her sister, attending the singer’s concerts in Melbourne and Sydney was the primary purpose of their trip.
This tragedy follows the recent loss of Lisa Lopez-Galvan, who tragically lost her life during the Super Bowl victory parade for the Kansas City Chiefs. CNN reports that Taylor Swift has made two generous donations of $50,000 each to a GoFundMe page in support of the affected individuals. A close family friend has since established a GoFundMe page to assist Mieka’s family. Fern Burgertown, the organizer, has been providing regular updates since the accident occurred.
“My dear friend was driving from the Gold Coast to Melbourne with her two children (my godchildren) when they were involved in a head-on collision with a semi-trailer last night,” wrote Burgertown.
As of Sunday, Freya, Mieka’s sister, remains hospitalized with brain swelling, organ damage, a broken leg, and a damaged pelvis, as stated on the GoFundMe page. The family has managed to raise $69,399 thus far.