A dad-of-two has been killed in a tragic truck crash just 15 minutes away from his home.
Jason Retallack sadly died after being involved in a head on collision which claimed the lives of both drivers.
The 33-year-old was reportedly behind the wheel of a red-and-white Kenworth semi-truck.
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He was just 15 minutes from home when his vehicle collided with a white Volvo semi-truck.
The crash took place around 6:45am on 4 Nov, as reported by Need To Know.
The trucks were travelling in opposite directions on the Great Eastern Highway, near Quellington Road, in Meckering in Western Australia.
Retallack and the other 56-year-old driver were critically injured and were pronounced dead at the scene.
An investigation into the cause of the crash is underway.
The heartbroken Retallack family have now paid tribute to the late father.
Friends have now launched a GoFundMe to help his widow Kate and their two children Charlotte and Tyler.
Diane Sheehan created the page on 5 Nov – with over £17,000 already donated.
The fundraiser said: “As most of you may know by now, Jason Retallack has tragically passed away in devastating circumstances, leaving behind his beautiful wife Kate and their two children, Charlotte and Tyler.
“This is a nightmare that most of us can only imagine. Heartbreakingly, Kate has now had to endure this unimaginable loss twice, with the death of her first husband and Charlotte’s dad 12 years ago.
“We’re starting this GoFundMe to help support Kate and her children with the many expenses and financial burdens she now faces without Jason’s income and support.
“Both Kate and Jason ran independent solo businesses, so there are no financial safety nets to absorb business loan costs or provide paid bereavement leave.
“Kate lives with chronic pain and limited mobility from multiple debilitating medical conditions including severe fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue.
“Most people don’t know the severity of her condition because she’s a private little egg, but this year she’s been facing additional declining health issues.
“She was already struggling with normal everyday tasks, but without Jason, the mental and physical toll is going to be brutal.
“The money raised by all of us will hopefully help pay for Jason’s funeral and burial arrangements, cover the family’s immediate bills and basic costs, and provide a buffer for a few months so that Kate has room to breathe and work out next steps.
“If we can all rally together to help, any contribution, no matter how big or small would be so deeply appreciated.
“Kate deserves the time and space to grieve, to be there for Charlotte and Tyler and to begin navigating this devastating loss without the added stress of financial uncertainty.
“Let’s come together and show Kate, Charlotte and Tyler that they are not alone. Every donation, share and kind message will make a difference.”
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