George Hassett left critically injured after horror Tarcutta crash

A Riverina woman has been left with a future without her beloved fiance and father of her twin boys after her partner was critically injured in a truck and car crash on the Hume Hwy.

Aly Hassett said she has been left devastated after her fiance suffered critical injuries in a horror crash in Tarcutta on August 11, 2023. Picture: Facebook

The fiance of a beloved Riverina farmer has been left heartbroken after her “kind” and charismatic partner suffered horror injuries in a crash at Tarcutta, and now faces a future without him.

Aly Hassett briefly spoke to her partner of four years George Hassett before he was critically injured in a car and truck crash along the Hume Hwy on August 11.

Mrs Hassett said her hubby rang her and asked her to rope off the horses before they exchanged “I love you” to one another.

Those would be her last words to Mr Hassett, who would go on to be catastrophically injured in the crash before being flown to Canberra Hospital.

The Book Book mother said the doctors were trying to be hopeful with her 30-year-old partner while he was in hospital, but his injuries were too great after being trapped in the crash.

Aly Hassett and George Hassett were due to be married in November. Picture: Facebook

Mrs Hassett said her partner was essentially brain dead after waiting several days to see if he would come back to them.

She said he could physically recover because he is the “toughest bloke ever”, but it would not be the same.

The heartbreaking fiance said Mr Hassett always wanted to donate his organs, with several recipients lined up for tests to see if they match.

Mrs Hassett said she felt like she was in a “bad movie” as she tried to grapple with a future without her charismatic and loving partner.

“He’s just got a huge personality, he’s so kind and understanding,” she said.

“He’s just the best person you could ask for.”

George Hassett was an experienced farmer and stockman. Picture: Facebook

Mr Hassett relished the life he spent on open paddocks after being drawn to the life of the outdoors while on his aunty’s farm in his younger years, where he learned how to ride and work with cattle.

His fiance said the 30-year-old spent several years in the Northern Territory as a head stockman before moving back to the Riverina where he worked as a farmer.

Mrs Hassett said the pair had been together for four years with their anniversary taking place just last week.

Aly Hassett took to Facebook with a touching post to George, saying “Married the love of my life. Forever. ️”. Picture: Facebook

She said they were due to be married in the Southern Highlands in November.

“I still plan on changing my name legally, we have already signed the notice of intent to marry,” she said.

“We were both very similar, both rode horses and just loved the country lifestyle.

“We were ready to rock and roll.”

They share twin boys who are both aged one, who will now grow up without their dad.

“They came to hospital and recognised him, before touching his hand and saying goodbye,” Mrs Hassett said.

Mrs Hassett has been surrounded by friends and family during such a dark time in her life, with hundreds of people coming to visit Mr Hassett while in hospital.

A GoFundMe has since been created to help the Hassetts after this tragedy.

You can donate here.