Pictured: Young dad-to-be who died in horror forklift accident just a WEEK before his baby is due and soon after he bought a house with his partner
- Young man has been tragically killed in a freak forklift accident
- He leaves behind his heartbroken partner, who is pregnant with is baby girl
- Friends and family have created a fundraiser page to support the grieving family
A young father-to-be has tragically died in a forklift accident leaving behind his pregnant partner.
Brisbane man Joe Williams, 35, died when the forklift he was driving rolled and trapped his foot off Black Butt Court in Middleton, Central Queensland.
Paramedics were called to treat a man in a critical condition at about 2.40am on Saturday.
Father-to-be Joe Williams (pictured with partner Casey Watters) has tragically died following a forklift accident
He unfortunately died from his injuries.
Friends and family have banded together to raise money to support his partner, Casey Watters, and their unborn baby girl.
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'After the sad passing of Joe Williams we would like to do anything we can to support his partner Casey and their soon-to-be-born baby,' one fundraiser stated.
It is understood the couple recently purchased a home together.
Close friend Tye Stephenson described Joe as a 'brother, partner in crime and a joker'.
Joe Williams (pictured) leaves behind his partner who is pregnant with their baby girl. A fundraiser has been started to help the grieving family
'Tragically taken from us all too soon,' he wrote.
'I promise mate that I will always be here looking out for your beautiful partner Casey and beautiful baby girl, even though I know that you are looking down on them.'
The GoFundMe page has currently raised just over $3000 for the heartbroken family.
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