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Woman found dead in Adelaide driveway identified as “caring” mum-of-four

Erin LyonsNCA NewsWire
Kim Vu leaves behind four children. Supplied
Camera IconKim Vu leaves behind four children. Supplied Credit: Supplied

The woman who was found dead in the driveway of her Adelaide home has been identified.

Mother-of-four Kim Vu’s body was found underneath her black Mercedes at her home on Addison Rd in Pennington.

It is unclear how the 45-year-old ended up under the vehicle and an investigation is underway.

Her death is not believed to be suspicious.

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Kim Vu leaves behind four children. Supplied
Camera IconKim Vu leaves behind four children. Supplied Credit: Supplied

She leaves behind four children, aged seven, 10 and two in their 20s. Ms Vu has only arrived in Australia from Vietnam a few years ago.

Emergency crews were called to the home about 7.40am on Thursday after reports a body was found under the rear of the car.

Friends and neighbours of Ms Vu gathered outside her home after the tragic discovery.

Her body was found under her black Mercedes. 7 News
Camera IconHer body was found under her black Mercedes. 7 News Credit: Channel 7

One woman told 7 News she believed the victim’s son found his mother on the ground and called for help.

“She’s a very caring person and caring mum. She takes care of her kids. We're all going to miss her,” she said.

Another said: “We’re very worried about her children. Very sorry for them.”

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

Originally published as Woman found dead in Adelaide driveway identified as “caring” mum-of-four

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