An Australian worker has tragically died in a horrific motorcycle accident just one day before he was due to return to Australia for work.
Jayme Altieri, 41, from Western Australia, died after suffering a catastrophic head injury while returning from dinner in Bohol, a province in the Philippines, on August 18.
It is known that he was wearing a helmet at the time.
His brother Scott told 7news.com.au the tragedy was a huge shock and a huge loss for the family.
Mr Altieri, a FIFO rope access boilermaker born in Rockingham, is one of seven siblings.
He is remembered for having a “cheeky smile, drinking lots of tequila and having a good time.”
Mr. Altieri spent his life traveling throughout North America, Europe and Asia. He was also a thrill-seeker and had gone skydiving hundreds of times.
“Every time he had an idea in his head, there was no stopping him,” his brother recalled.
Jayme Altieri (pictured) died overseas just a day before she was due to return to Australia.
Mr Altieri (pictured), a FIFO rope access boilermaker born in Rockingham, is one of seven siblings.
Mr. Altieri’s parents flew to the Philippines to collect his remains.
A fundraiser has been launched to help Mr Altieri’s family following his death.
“Hey guys, unfortunately we have lost a friend in a tragic motorcycle accident in the Philippines,” he said. GoFundMe The page said.
‘Let’s pass the hat to help Jayme’s family in these difficult times.’
A wake will be held at the Rockingham Naval Association on September 8.
Mr Altieri’s brother has set up a Facebook page so people can share photos to remember his brother.
“This is a place for everyone to leave photos, messages or stories about Jayme,” she wrote.
“Nothing is off limits, as we all know he wasn’t. I’ll go through them all and organize them so we can show you his latest big mistake.”
Mr Altieri’s death also prompted an outpouring of tributes from his colleagues.
“Friends who had the privilege of knowing Jayme Altieri are still in shock after hearing of his untimely passing. We will miss you brother. Rest in peace,” wrote one.
Mr. Altieri (pictured) was a thrill seeker who spent his life traveling across North America, Europe and Asia.
Another said that many people would miss him.
“Jayme was, like me, very outgoing and took every day as if it were his last. Rest in peace, brother. You will be greatly missed by many of us,” he wrote.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed it is providing consular assistance to the family of an Australian man who died in the Philippines.
“We send our deepest condolences to his family at this difficult time,” the department said in a statement.
