Koonoomoo man Timothy Hines, Dairy Farmers worker, remembered as having the ‘biggest heart’

A gofundme has been organised for a “kind-hearted ball of fun” Koonoomoo man after his tragic death in the state’s north.

Family and friends of a Koonoomoo man who died after he was found seriously injured on a road in Victoria’s north have remembered him as a “kind-hearted ball of fun”.

Timothy Hinds, a Dairy Farmers employee, died after he succumbed to his injuries when he was found by a passer-by on Cobram-Koonoomoo Rd on Saturday night.

A “kind-hearted ball of fun” who would give his “right arm” to anyone, friends and family took to social media to remember him.

“Be greatly missed by many, his time was taken way to early RIP my bestie xxxxxx,” friend Jamie Sims wrote in a Facebook post.

Ms Sims has also organised a gofundme page — "Justice for Timmy, lets send Timmy home 2 Tasmania" — in order to help get Mr Hinds’ sister, who has cancer, over to Tasmania to attend her little brother’s funeral.

“You had the biggest heart, I am proud to call you my bestie, you will leave a giant hole in my heart buddy, fly high Timmy.”

Major collision investigation detective Acting Sergeant Rayne Gray said it was very “foggy” along Cobram-Koonoomoo Rd where Mr Hinds was struck by a vehicle.

Friends of Mr Hinds said he would do anything for anyone. Picture: Supplied

“We certainly know that a man has been hit by a vehicle on that road,” Acting Sergeant Gray added.

“We’re trying to put together the story of what happened and find some answers.”

She said police were trying to determine whether there were one or two vehicles involved.

Ms Sims told the Herald Sun the best thing about Timothy was that he was the “kindest person” she had ever met.

“He would literally chop off his left arm for a stranger on the side of the road — he was someone that lived the hard knox life,” she said.

“He would give his last dollar to somebody, he would do anything for anyone and he’s going to be missed so much.”

Ms Sims said Mr Hinds just had his 43rd birthday a couple of weeks ago.

Mr Hinds was known for his love for riding motorbikes. Picture: Supplied

“I’ve got too many things running through my head. Every time I saw him it was fun, every time it was a bad day he would pop up and it would just turn good,” she said.

“One of the funniest times I had with him was on his birthday when he got to ride my partner’s motorbike absolutely everywhere and he just had the time of his life — we all did.”

She said Mr Hinds’ friends were his family and has a sister living in Western Australia and both his parents had passed away.

“He’s only got a sister, cousins, nephews and nieces but he doesn’t have much family — we were his family and he was like a wanderer — he was such a good person,” she said.

She also said the incident Mr Hinds was involved was a hit and run, and was in “total shock”.

“I didn’t believe it for a second it was just like I got home and I kept turning around thinking he was going to walk through the door and I was in total denial and I feel like I still am,” Ms Sims said.

“He was walking home and a passer-by was going past and saw him on the road and came out and tried to perform CPR but he was already gone.

Tributes have flowed for Cobram local Timothy Hinds (pictured left) who tragically died on Saturday. Picture: Facebook

“We don’t know if it’s a female or male — as far as we know they’re still on the road.

“They had the road blocked off at night and we sort of had this sick feeling it was him — it was the worst thing I’ve ever had to experience — he was only about a km and a half from home.

“We want justice for Timmy. If you have a heart no matter whether it was an accident or something like that — someone has left him there on his own at night-time to suffer and die.”

Ms Sims’ advice to the community is to pull over and do the right thing.

“Turn yourself in — let Jimmy get some justice because this is not fair,” she said.

“People need to be careful, do the speed limit and go under and drive with the conditions on the road — if it was foggy — that road was big enough to see someone walking down he was a very tall person.

“I was actually at work and he was meant to be coming here to see us and have a drink.

“That day we were all talking and hanging out and then I got ready for work and he was heading home from Cobram to Koonoomoo and he just never made it home.”

Timothy Hinds' best friend, Jamie Sims, said Mr Hinds was a “kind hearted ball of fun”. Picture: Jamie Sims

Ms Sims said Mr Hinds was loved by many and his heart touched so many people.

“We were going to help a lady move out of her property and now he’s gone,” she said.

“He had so much more life to give, so much — and someone’s taken that from him. My son can’t even deal with it’s first time experiencing a death and he was really close to Timmy too.

“My face is about to fall off — but my goal is to fight and fight and fight for justice for Timmy — justice is what he needs, it’s what we all need.

“Someone has to have some sort of guilt in their head — the best thing this person can do is come forward, own up to it and explain what happened because the longer this goes on the worse it’s going to be for them.”

Friend Emily Bernes said “there was never a dull moment around Timmy”.

From left to right: Nathan Morrison, Callum Heywood, Dwayne Bernes, Raymond Mulder, Scotty Bernes, Tyson Mulder, Brooke Schofield, Emily Bernes, Serenity Bernes, Jamie Sims and Jessica Goodsell gathered together to remember the "Holden boy" who loved watching the Bathurst races and wearing his race jacket. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Timothy Hinds' family gathered together to mourn the loss of the man who made everyone laugh. Picture: Jack Colantuono

“Sadly he’s not here but we are spending some good times now and good memories with all of these friends here — he’s a good man and always made us laugh,’’ she said.

Friend Dwayne Bernes said Timmy would be missed “for a long time”.

“He would help anybody out, loved his beer, loved his family, God rest him,” Mr Bernes said.

“See you soon boy, thank you.”

Timothy Hinds and his best mate Dwayne Bernes were friends for decades. Picture: Supplied

“Timmy was one of the best uncles I could ever have and he would always be there for me through highs and lows — I don’t know how I’m going to be able to deal and get over his passing,” Serenity Bernes said.

“Anyone see him down the street, no matter what, they knew who he was, and he knew them,” Nathan Morrison said.

He said Mr Hinds was living in a caravan in his friend’s backyard, and loved his privacy.

Friend Nathan Morrison said Mr Hinds was living in a caravan in his friend’s backyard. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Friend Jess Goodsell said Timmy loved the colour pink and was a “Holden boy”, who enjoyed wearing his race jacket, watching the Bathurst races and riding motorbikes.

“The last thing he said to me before he died was ‘I will always love you, never forget that’ and gave me a hug and a kiss,” Ms Goodsell said.

“No one will ever match Timmy.”

Ms Goodsell also made stickers to remember her friend, saying “Justice for Timmy” and “I’m just yeah Timmy”.

"Justice for Timmy" sticker made by Ms Goodsell. Picture: Jack Colantuono

Police are investigating the circumstances around Mr Hinds’ death and a male driver is assisting officers with their inquiries.

Detectives are hoping to speak to anyone who may have seen Mr Hinds walking between the time of 8.50pm and 9pm on Cobram-Koonoomoo Rd — heading from Cobram to Koonoomoo.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing.

Anyone with more information of has dashcam/CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000 or the Cobram police station on [phone].