Shocked friends and colleagues have come together to support the heartbroken family of a beloved father and FIFO worker after he died in a horrific motorbike accident.
Paul Trumper, 57, lost control of his Royal Enfield motorcycle while riding on Ainsbury Parade near Clarkson, north of Perth, on July 4.
The seriously injured father-of-two was rushed to Royal Perth Hospital suffering a brain haemorrhage but did not regain consciousness and died eight days later.
Mr Trumper worked as an electrician for an electrical solutions company and was enjoying a week off from work when the accident occurred.
Nasslec Electrical managing director Shane McNasser is still in shock following the tragic death of his employee, who he worked with for two years.
“My first thought was of his children and his wife. It’s devastating,” he said. 7news.com.au.
He described Mr Trumper, who moved to WA from England with his family, as a good friend who loved to laugh.
“He was adaptable to everyone. No job was too big or too small. He just got involved,” McNasser said.
Paul Trumper, 57 (pictured), suffered serious injuries following a horrific motorcycle crash in Clarkson, north of Perth, on July 4.
Erika, Trump’s wife of 12 years, took to social media for help two days after the crash to try to figure out how it happened.
“Can anyone shed some light on the motorcycle accident?” he wrote.
‘My husband is now in an induced coma with a brain haemorrhage after being found on the road.
Mr. McNasser has created a GoFundMe to help support their partner’s grieving family.
More than $6,750 of the $20,000 goal has been raised in a matter of days.
Mr McNasser added that Mr Trumper’s wife was overwhelmed by the donations and heartfelt messages.
WA detectives are investigating the crash and have appealed for information from the public.
Anyone who saw a blue motorcycle prior to the crash or has any information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
Mr Trumper (pictured), who moved to WA from England with his family, worked as a commuting electrician for a local electrical solutions company.
