Alex Lemus-Cornejo, 43, fatally crushed between trailer and power pole in Nerang

The family and friends of a father fatally crushed between a trailer and a power pole on a suburban Gold Coast street have paid tribute to the devoted dad. READ THE LATEST

Father Alex Lemus-Cornejo (left), 42, was tragically killed in a trailer crush at Nerang. Picture: Facebook.

A 43-year-old father fatally crushed between a trailer and a power pole on the Gold Coast has been hailed as “a great man” by friends and family following his sudden death.

Alex Lemus-Cornejo sustained “life-threatening traumatic injuries” when he was pinned against a power pole on Bushmead St, Nerang about 11.50am on Wednesday. Despite the best efforts of emergency services, he couldn’t be saved.

In a heartfelt tribute posted on social media friend Ricardo Azua broke the news to loved ones abroad.

“A shocking news for my life. Alex is no longer with us,” he wrote.

“All your (Alex’s) friends, we are very affected … a great man, friend and father. Thanks bro.”

Another friend Rod Molinas wrote: “I really can’t believe it. I spoke to (Alex) Monday at noon, and I stayed to see him on Sunday.

“I loved him as a son, what a shame. May God have you in glory, friend of the soul.”

Flowers left for Alex Lemus-Cornejo (left) at the Nerang scene on Wednesday.

Many of Mr Lemus-Cornejo’s friends remembered him as a committed father and sent their thoughts to his family.

“A big hug to your children, what a bigger pity Alex that you left because of such an absurd accident,” friend Maria Encina wrote in another tribute on social media.

“You had all your energy in taking care of your children and helping friends. How sad for your parents.

“Alex – a good friend, a good guy.”

Cousin Alvaro Zanni recalled his final conversation with Mr Lemus-Cornejo just days before his tragic death.

“You wanted to come to see me and I also want to see you in Australia,” he said.

“I will keep your best memories, a good healthy and hardworking man always attached to me, always. I send you a hug to heaven – rest in peace.”

The scene at Bushmead Street, Nerang. Pic Annette Dew

It’s believed the father had been unsuccessful in an attempt to reverse a car uphill to hitch the trailer before the incident on Wednesday. He had attempted to bring the trailer down to the car by hand when it went horribly wrong.

Neighbours reported that bystanders had attempted to perform CPR on Mr Lemus-Cornejo before emergency services arrived on scene.

The Queensland Police Service Forensic Crash Unit attended the scene overnight and will investigate the circumstances leading up to the fatal incident.

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Queensland Ambulance Service told this masthead they were called to an address at Bushmead St, Nerang, at 11.52am to reports of a “pedestrian and trailer incident”.

One patient, a 43-year-old male, was assessed for “life-threatening traumatic injuries” after he became trapped between a lamppost and trailer which had rolled down a hill.

Queensland Police Service confirmed emergency services located the 43-year-old man suffering significant internal injuries. He died shortly after.

It’s understood the victim had been trying to attach a trailer to his car on Auster Crt but had been unable to reverse his car up the hill.

He then tried to bring down the trailer by hand when it lost control.

Tyre marks in grass at the scene of the accident. Picture: Annette Dew.

A tyre mark about 2m long could be seen on one of the neighbouring property’s front lawns where the trailer appeared to have lost control.

A witness said there was blood coming out of the man’s ears, nose and mouth.

“I heard a lot of screaming,” he said.

The witness said two people performed CPR on the man but he sadly couldn’t be saved.

The scene of the incident at Bushmead Street in Nerang. Picture Annette Dew.

Neighbour Brendan Rhodes wasn’t home at the time of the accident but said the road was blocked for a few hours.

He placed one of his grandmother’s purple orchids at the scene of the accident in honour of the victim.

“It’s quite a shock and very sad,” he said.

The police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the incident.

Originally published as Alex Lemus-Cornejo, 43, fatally crushed between trailer and power pole in Nerang