Patrick Templer: Young man who died in Prospect motorcycle crash remembered as ‘kind’ and ‘full of love’

A 20-year-old man who died after a horror motorbike crash in Prospect has been remembered as a ‘kind, funny’ person who was ‘full of love’.

A young motorcyclist who died in hospital after a horror crash in Adelaide has been remembered as “kind, funny and full of love”.

Patrick Templer, 20, was riding the motorbike with another young man as his pillion passenger when it crashed in Prospect on Sunday night.

Both men sustained serious head injuries and were taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital following the accident.

Sadly, Mr Templer died from his injuries on Monday afternoon.

Patrick Templer, 20, was the motorcyclist that crashed in Prospect in the early hours of Sunday and died the following day. Picture: Facebook

Mr Templer’s pillion passenger is still clinging to life after the horror motorbike crash. Picture: 9 News

His father John took to social media to share the devastating news, describing his “beautiful baby boy” as “kind, funny and full of love”.

“He's helping others now and we love him even more for that if it’s possible to,” Mr Templer wrote.

“Only God can know how much we love and miss him.

“Sweet dreams darling boy.”

We lost our beautiful baby boy Patrick Templer today. Kind, funny and full of love.......way too soon. He's helping...

Posted by John Templer on Sunday, January 17, 2021

Friends and family commented on the post, passing on their condolences.

“Dearest John and Om, our hearts are breaking for you both. Sending our sincere condolences and much love,” one person wrote.

“So sorry to hear John. Thoughts are with you at this very difficult time mate,” another post read.

According to Mr Templer’s social media, the Burnside man was a “big fan of Cruisers and motorbikes” and enjoyed travelling.

Mr Templer enjoyed Cruisers, motorbikes and travelling, according to social media accounts. Picture: Facebook

His relative, Holly Templer, said the family lost the most incredible boy and gained the most beautiful angel.

“I hope they have a cold carton of cruisers & a pair of uggies up there for you Patty,” her post read.

“Thank you for blessing us with so many memories, endless laughs & that infectious smile. You are loved and missed so dearly.”

Mr Templer’s passenger, a 21-year-old man from Clearview, remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital.

Mr Templer’s death brings the state’s road toll to seven, compared with five at the same time last year.

Police and emergency service crews were called to the scene at Guilford Ave in Prospect just before 1.30am on Sunday.

Adarsh Surshkumar saw the incident and said the vehicle was airborne for more than 10m.

He believed the men did not see a dip in the road as they rode along.

Local residents, including one who was an off-duty paramedic, tried to help the two men before emergency crews arrived. Picture: 9 News

Mr Surshkumar said other local residents, including one who was an off-duty paramedic, tried to help the two men before ambulance crews arrived.

“I was trying to communicate with them … but they were just heavy breathing,” he said.

Major Crash is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or go online.