'I’ve lost my soulmate': Devastated partner of tragic policeman speaks out after his boyfriend is killed in horror Melbourne crash

Four officers killed when a truck ploughed into two police vehicles and a Porsche

The truck driver is in hospital after he suffered a 'medical episode' at the scene

It is now alleged that an ice pipe was found in the truck's cabin after the crash

One of the officers, Constable Glen Humphris, has been honoured by his partner

Passionate about policing, Mr Humphris 'had a smile that would light up a room'

His brave partner, Todd Robinson, called the fallen police officer his 'soulmate'

Published: 02:49 EDT, 24 April 2020 | Updated: 04:16 EDT, 24 April 2020

The brave partner of a police officer killed in the Melbourne horror smash has paid tribute to his 'soulmate'.

In the tragic crash on Wednesday night, four officers were waiting to impound a driver's Porsche after it was pulled over for speeding at 140km/h om the Eastern Freeway.

But the group were soon ploughed into by a truck as they stood on the roadside, while the car's owner - Richard Pusey - allegedly fled on foot.

Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor, Constable Glen Humphris, Senior Constable Kevin King, and Constable Josh Prestney were all killed.

Constable Humphris’ partner of four years, Todd Robinson shared an emotional tribute to the officer, saying he loved his job and had 'a smile that lit up any room'.

Mr Robinson had been preparing dinner at their home when he heard the news about the crash, but was still expecting his partner to walk through the door.

Constable Glen Humphris (pictured) only started his police career last year but was tragically killed on Wednesday afternoon

Constable Humphris’ devastated partner Todd Robinson (pictured) addressed the media on Friday afternoon - paying tribute to his 'soulmate'

'I was expecting him to come home, and he didn’t,' Mr Robinson said.

'I’ve lost my soulmate'.

He assumed his partner was busy controlling the scene of the accident when he first heard reports about it on the news.

'But after two hours of nothing being heard it was confirmed on TV four had been killed,' Mr Robinson told reporters.

'It was then I got a knock on the door.'

He said that his partner's smile could 'light up any room' and he was proud to be a Victoria Police officer.

'He loved helping people,' he said.

Senior Constable Kevin King (pictured, far left), Constable Glen Humphris (second from left), Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor (second from right) and and Constable Josh Prestney (far right) all died in the crash on Wednesday night

Todd Robinson (pictured), the partner of Constable Glen Humphris, gave an emotional tribute to his late partner on Friday, after he was killed in the line of duty on Wednesday

'He wore a uniform but he was a person under that uniform. He came home to someone and that day he didn’t.'

Constable Glen Humphris only started his police career last year, graduating from the academy in March.

Born in Gosford, on the NSW Central Coast, he left school and became an apprentice carpenter and then a personal trainer.

He completed a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science at University of Newcastle and obtained a Masters in Exercise Physiology at the University of Sydney, becoming a sports scientist and exercise physiologist.

Four police officers were killed when they were struck by a truck (pictured at the scene) in Melbourne, marking the greatest loss of police life in a single incident in Victoria's history

The police car that arrived at the scene (pictured) was crushed by a refrigeration truck - killing four police officers who were standing by the roadside

While working for Return to Work in Newcastle he met his partner of four years, Todd, and they moved to Melbourne last year.

'He enjoyed the food and bar lifestyle of Melbourne and he continued to have a passion for exercise, competing in triathlons and maintaining a high level of fitness,' his obituary read.

'His squad mates said he genuinely wanted to help people, had a great sense of community and genuine empathy for everyone – victim and offender alike.

'Glen is remembered as being very level-headed, caring and supportive with a great sense of humour and had the ability to make light of any situation to calm people.'

His partner's moving words come amid claims that the truck driver who ploughed into the officers allegedly had an ice pipe inside his cabin.

Police are investigating whether truck driver Mohinder Singh Bajwa (pictured) was under the influence of drugs at the time of the horror Eastern Freeway crash

Police are investigating whether Mohinder Singh Bajwa was under the influence of an illicit substance after an ice pipe was found inside the front cabin, sources say.

Mohinder Singh Bajwa was behind the wheel of the refrigerated chicken truck on Wednesday afternoon when he ploughed into the two police cars.

The Herald Sun reports that just moments after the crash, Mr Singh Bajwa was heard to say: 'I was looking down in the cabin and I looked up and they were just there.'

He then suffered a medical episode, collapsing to the ground.

Investigators believe the truck (pictured) veered into the freeway emergency lane at a speed of about 100km/h

Mr Singh Bajwa, from Cranbourne in Melbourne's south-east, remains under police guard in hospital, two days after veering into the freeway emergency lane near Kew at a speed of about 100km/h.

He is reported to have suffered a 'medical episode' and 'blacked out' following the crash and has been unable to speak to police.

'He's unfit to be interviewed at this stage. We don't know whether that will be today or in the next couple of days,' Victoria Police Deputy Commissioner Shane Patton said on Friday.

'The families are obviously shattered and need answers,' he added.

Police refused to comment on the man's condition or whether or not he is conscious.

Mr Bajwa's home was raided on Wednesday night following the crash but police are yet to reveal what they found.

Four slain police officers remembered

Constable Josh Prestney

Constable Prestney, 28, only graduated from the academy in November when he was killed, having joined the force in May 2019.

'Josh was a much loved and respected member of his squad,' his obituary read.

'His brother, First Constable Alexander Prestney, is also a police officer and presented Josh with his badge when he graduated in December last year.'

'In his spare time Josh enjoyed keeping fit and trained for and competed in triathlons. He is survived by his parents Andrew and Belinda, and his brother, First Constable Alex Prestney.'

Constable Prestney completed a Bachelor in creative industries at the Australian College of the Arts before joining and was stationed at Boroondara.

Leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor

Senior Constable Taylor, 60, had a distinguished 31-year career with Victoria Police, joining in January 1989 and graduating in May of that year.

She was recognised by the Chief Commissioner for good work while performing duties at the traffic camera office.

She also earned the National Medal first clasp, National Police Service medal and the Victoria Police Service medal fourth clasp.

Senior Constable Taylor is survived by her husband, a former Victoria Police officer, Stuart Schultz and their two sons, Nathan and Alexander.

'Having travelled the world, Lynette is remembered for having a great sense of adventure and has instilled this spirit in her children,' her obituary read.

'She spent a year sailing around the South Pacific on a yacht, which she continued to live on for a period when she returned.

'Lynette and her husband Stuart were building their dream retirement home overlooking Bass Strait on Victoria's south east coast, which would support their passion for travel and fishing.'

Lynette was the primary carer for her sister who had recently suffered a stroke, and this reflected her caring nature, which extended to those she worked with.

'Lynette had a reputation of going into bat for others and challenging decisions that she believed were unfair.

'She had a great sense of humour and her colleagues will fondly remember seeing her smiling face every day.'

Constable Glen Humphris

Constable Humphris also only started his police career last year, graduating in March.

Born in Gosford, on the NSW Central Coast, he left school and became an apprentice carpenter and then a personal trainer.

He completed a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science at University of Newcastle and obtained Masters in Exercise Physiology at the University of Sydney, becoming a sports scientist and exercise physiologist.

While working for Return to Work in Newcastle he met his partner of four years, Todd, and they moved to Melbourne last year.

'He enjoyed the food and bar lifestyle of Melbourne and he continued to have a passion for exercise, competing in triathlons and maintaining a high level of fitness,' his obituary read.

'His squad mates said he genuinely wanted to help people, had a great sense of community and genuine empathy for everyone – victim and offender alike.

'Glen is remembered as being very level-headed, caring and supportive with a great sense of humour and had the ability to make light of any situation to calm people.'

Senior Constable Kevin King

Senior Constable King was with Victoria Police for six years, working at several stations in and around Melbourne before joining the Nunawading Highway patrol in April 2019.

'Kevin was passionate about road policing and knew that it was not just about giving out tickets,' his obituary read.

He transferred to the Nunawading Highway Patrol in 2018 where the officer in charge described him as 'an older head with a lot of life experience who always made good judgement calls and decisions'.

'He was a terrific bloke. A lovely, all round good bloke who took to road policing immediately. He would do anything in his power to not let you down,' it continued.

'He always just wanted to laugh, have a good time, and talk about footy. It's just devastating to lose a bloke like that.'

The 50-year-old father-of-three was well liked, well respected and well regarded by his colleagues, police said.

'He had a great sense of humour, loved coming to work, and he loved what he did.

Senior Constable King is survived by his wife Sharron Mackenzie, and their three children, William, James and Henry.

'I've lost my soulmate': Cop's partner speaks out after horror Melbourne crash

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