A young mother who had been planning her wedding is mourning the loss of her fiancé in a work accident.
Luke Vella, a father-of-four from New South Wales, died in a work accident in Western Australia earlier this week.
TO GoFundMe has been set up to cover funeral costs and the costs of returning Mr Vella’s body to New South Wales.
The online fundraiser said Vella and his fiancée Bec were high school sweethearts and engaged to be married in March next year.
The couple had been together for 15 years.
Vella was a devoted father of four children, Zavier, Ally, Mason and Ryan, all under the age of 10.
“This loss has devastated our family, and any donation, no matter how small, will be greatly appreciated and will go directly to supporting Bec and her children as they face the challenges ahead,” the fundraiser reads.
Luke Vella (pictured) died in a tragic work accident in Western Australia earlier this week.
Vella and her fiancé Bec had been together for 15 years and were planning to get married in March next year. The couple appears in the photo.
Vella (pictured) was a devoted father of four children, all under the age of 10.
“Thank you for your kindness and support during this heartbreaking time.”
Loved ones and friends paid tribute to Mr Vella on Facebook.
“Absolutely devastated this morning to hear we lost our mate Luke Vella.”
‘Our hearts are broken for his partner Bec and their four children Zavier, Ally, Mason and Ryan. Anyone who is able to support this young family at this tragic time, please visit the Go Fund Me page and make a donation. RIP trucker, we love you buddy.
“Absolutely legendary guy, I’m devastated by this loss,” wrote another.
‘It’s no consolation, I know, but he was doing what he loved! He lived and breathed heavy hauling! Heart of gold and do anything for anyone!’
“Yeah, you drove me crazy sometimes like I did, no doubt.”
“But I love you bro, rest easy Big V,” wrote a third.