Coomera man dead after crashing into a tree in Beechmont
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A GoFundMe has raised thousands of dollars to help the family of a man who died after a crash in the Gold Coast hinterland last week.
On June 15, Queensland Emergency Services were called after a car crashed into a tree on Beechmont Road in Lower Beechmont at about 10.18pm.
Paramedics assessed a 25-year-old Coomera man, Hunter Brown, who was driving a silver Mazda MX5.
Hunter sadly passed away at the scene.
Hunter’s sister Ayesha Brown started a GoFundMe to help the family with funeral and memorial costs.
After 92 donations by June 21, the GoFundMe had raised $7605.
“On June 15th we lost a beautiful soul, Hunter Brown,” she said.
“Hunter was my beloved brother but he was also a son and a best friend to many.
“Losing Hunter so suddenly has rocked all of our worlds and there are no words to describe the pain we are all feeling.
“Hunter had such a great impact on all the people he met and made our worlds a little brighter when he was around us.
“His smile and laugh was contagious and he never failed to have a good time, whether that be fixing his or others cars, driving the mountains or even just chilling with friends and family.”
Ms Brown said the family was struggling with the financial stress of organising a funeral and farewell for Hunter.
“In this time of need, we are reaching our to Hunter’s community to ask for a small contribution to help ease the immediate pressure on the Brown family,” she said.
Hunter’s friends donated and left a message to show their love and support for the family.
“A beautiful friend and one of my main supporters. I will miss him terribly,” Rachel Fraser said after donating $250.
“An absolute shock and loss. Will do anything to help you and the family out my love. Love, Klara, Noah, Tony, Cristina and Louie,” Klara Kerschbaum said after donating $150.
“You were loved by all Hunter. Thanks for the mx5 wisdom and being an icon for mx5 mountain drivers,” Coby Corbett said after leaving his donation.
Ride mates pay ultimate tribute to crash victim
Tributes are flowing for a Gold Coast man who died after crashing into a tree in the hinterland, with mourners saying the car fan “left us doing what you loved”.
Queensland Emergency Services were called after a car crashed into a tree on Beechmont Road in Lower Beechmont at about 10.18pm on Thursday.
Paramedics assessed a 25-year-old Coomera man, Hunter Brown, who was driving the silver Mazda MX5, when he was in a critical condition.
Hunter sadly passed away at the scene and police are continuing to investigate the cause of the crash.
Friends of Hunter have shared touching tributes and said he “left us doing what you loved”.
Hunter was a part of the Apex Theory crew who hold car meets across the Gold Coast.
They posted to Facebook on Friday morning and said they would be holding a “cruise” to say goodbye to their “brother”.
“We woke up to some heartbreaking news this morning,” it said.
“Overnight, we lost one of our brothers.
“In a beautiful gesture, his crew has organised a last-minute cruise as a heartfelt tribute.
“Even if you didn’t known him personally, this is a chance for us to all show our respects in the simplest and most meaningful way we know.”
The post asked those who wanted to join, to meet at the Nerang 7/11 at 7pm and they planned to “cruise” to the Mount Tamborine lookout.
Over 27 people shared Apex Theory’s post to share the word on the memorial cruise.
“Gunna miss you bro,” Lachlan Swan said.
Blake Kolar said “fly high man”.
Friends shared the news and said “the mountains won’t be the same without you”.
@samuel-bmx23 posted a tribute to Instagram and said “never got to say goodbye, rest in peace big man”.
“Thank you for all the good times.
“We loved you so much man and never thought this would happen.”
Other friends of Hunter’s commented on @samuel — bmx23 post and said “race in paradise”.
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