Heartbreaking tributes left after major road tragedy

A heartbreaking letter along with a growing memorial has appeared at the site of a tragic road incident in which a 19-year-old died. Warning: Confronting content.

Cards, flowers and other items have been left at the scene of a tragic incident in which a 19-year-old died last week.

Flowers, cards and a heartbreaking letter have appeared at the site of a tragic incident at a major Sunshine Coast road.

Tributes are flowing for 19-year-old Sorawit Nganprateepkul, who died in a tragic incident at a major Sunshine Coast road late Thursday, February 16.

Firefighters and emergency crews were called to the scene in Maroochydore about 10.40pm Thursday.

The road was closed for almost an hour, reopening about 11.30pm.

An assortment of flowers including gerberas, roses and other blooms lined the footpath nearby on February 20.

A basketball stating “fly high JJ” has appeared at the site of a tragic incident in Maroochydore last week. Picture: Elizabeth Neil

Attached to the safety rail were photos, silver chains and a basketball that stated “fly high JJ” with a heart.

A pink hat along with glassware also lined the footpath.

A letter was also attached to the safety rail.

Photos of a vigil were included in the array of photographs.

The letter writer stated that they could not believe the teen was “gone” and they were sorry they had not said a proper goodbye when they had last met.

“I can’t thank you enough for always being there for me,” the letter stated.

The letter writer stated that “lots of us” cared about the dead teen.

Cards, flowers and other items have been left at the scene of a tragic incident last week.

“We will never forget the way your smile lights up the room,” it stated.

“You’re a sweet, caring and generous soul, and we will always remember that.”

The letter writer also stated they were proud of the young man the 19-year-old had become and they were grappling with his death.

“I would always tell you to reach out when you were not in your best state,” the letter stated.

Sunshine Coast Police District Superintendent Craig Hawkins said the incident was being treated as non-suspicious and a report was being prepared for the coroner.

If you or someone you love is in crisis or needs support right now, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 224 636. If it is an emergency please call triple-0.

Originally published as Heartbreaking tributes left after major road tragedy