Tributes flow after Matt Borromei killed in scooter crash in Italy

A young Australian has been remembered for his ‘zest for life’ after he was killed while holidaying at a tourist hotspot in Italy.

A young Australian man has tragically died in a scooter accident while on holiday in an idyllic Italian town.

Matthew Borromei, from Kalgoorlie in Western Australia, was riding a scooter in the Sicilian town of Taormina when he lost control and crashed into a cement pillar.

Local media reported the crash occurred shortly after 9pm local time on Wednesday.

Western Australian man, Matthew Boromei, has died in a scooter accident in the Sicilian city of Taormina. Instagram

Emergency services rushed to help the 25-year-old but he died at the scene.

Mr Borromei’s family confirmed the death in a heartbreaking post to social media.

The post said the young Aussie died in one of his “favourite places he discovered on his European travels”.

“Miss you. Forever in our hearts and thoughts,” his father Rino Borromei posted.

Tributes are flowing for Mr Borromei, with the Kalgoorlie Railways Football Club saying “all words genuinely fail at this moment.”

According to reports Borromei died on Wednesday. 7 news

“He will be greatly missed by many for his energy, smile and zest of life,” the club said in a statement.

“We love you mate.”

Mr Borromei had gushed about his travels online, taking to Instagram to share his experience in the “gorgeous town” of Molise.

A spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said they were providing consular assistance to Mr Borromei’s family.

“We send our deepest condolences to the man’s family,” a statement read.

Originally published as Tributes flow after Matt Borromei killed in scooter crash in Italy