Tributes flow for ‘true Darwin kid’ Mehali Anastasios Pastrikos, 7, killed in crash

HEARTBROKEN friends of a little boy, 7, and a 21-year-old Darwin father-of-three — both killed in a horror car crash on Tiger Brennan Dr — have started GoFundMe pages, hoping to raise money for their two families

HEARTBROKEN friends of a seven-year-old boy killed in a horror car crash on Tiger Brennan Dr have started a GoFundMe page, hoping to raise money for the child’s funeral and help support his family.

Mehali Anastasios Pastrikos and Wade Williams, 21, both died in the crash which happened about midnight on Wednesday.

They were both in a Rav4 being driven by a 24-year-old woman.

The Rav4, travelling down Berrimah Rd, collided with a Ford Ranger, being driven by a 42-year-old man who was driving home along Tiger Brennan Dr from work in Jabiru.

“Mehali was tragically killed in a car accident today. He was 7 years old,” the crowd-funding page reads.

“I have decided to set up this go fund to help the family with any cost that may arise.

“Mehali is a very loved and beautiful boy. A true Darwin kid who loved spending time with his dad and going fishing.”

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Two people died in the crash on Tiger Brennan Dr and Berrimah Rd. Picture: Katrina Bridgeford

In just 14 hours, $10,444 has been raised to support the boy. The GoFundMe page has been shared 1500 times.

An anonymous donor has given $2500 to support the boy’s family.

“Rest easy baby boy! You’ll forever be missed. My thoughts and prayers go to your family You are loved far beyond this world,” one person wrote.

“We will miss seeing your gorgeous face around Bakewell Primary,” said another.

To donate, or for more information, click here.

Another GoFundMe page has also been setup for Mr Williams’ family.

Crash victim Wade Williams

Mr Williams, 21, a father of three boys, is orignally from Tasmania and efforts are being made to repatriate his body down south.

The page is seeking $50,000, to cover the cost of the repatriation and funeral.

A friend of the mother of Mr William’s children said she was looking to relocate to Tasmania with the children to be closer to family.

To donate, or for more information, click here.

Commander Matt Hollamby said the investigation into the crash would be lengthy but initial inquiries had led police to believe speed to be a likely factor.

“It would appear that a car was going too fast and ran a red light and T-boned another car,” Cmdr Hollamby said.

“Speed appears to be a factor, running a red light appears to be a factor and our investigation will determine if there are any other causes or factors.”

He said none of the drivers had been interviewed as their medical treatment was taking priority.

Cmdr Hollamby pleaded with motorists to slow down and follow the road rules.

“Fatal crashes can be measured in millimetres and seconds and all we ask is people take care on the roads and obey the laws,” he said.