Albanian couple killed in a car accident in the US, their last wish was to be buried in Pogradec

Bukurie and Muhamet Oparaku (left) and Donald Kumar Davis

 A tragic accident resulting in the deaths of two Albanians has occurred in the United States. The tragedy happened in New Jersey, while the victim was Muhamet Oparaku, 68, and his wife, Bukurie Oparaku, 64.

The Albanian couple had been crashed by a car that was moving rapidly, they passed away in the hospital. US police have arrested the 29-year-old Donald Kumar Davis, who has been riding the vehicle that took the lives of the Albanians.

Albanians lived for several years in the US. Muhamet Oparaku has been working as a chief of police in Pogradec, while in the US he worked as a manager in a company.

One of his colleagues stated that Oparaku was a man of work, considering him as a great manager.

"They were very dear and hardworking people. He was a great and humble manager, intelligent and always respectful. The only wish of the couple was to be buried in Albania. We will complete their wish," he said.