The father of a talented young footballer killed in a devastating crash at the weekend says he wants the tragedy to serve as a crucial reminder about road safety.
South Fremantle Colts player Nick Campo was a rear passenger in a Toyota HiLux that rolled and collided with a Jeep Patriot in Perth’s southern suburbs on Saturday night.
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Campo, who had only recently turned 18, died at the scene.
A 17-year-old HiLux driver faced Perth Children’s Court on Monday from his hospital bed, charged with several dangerous driving offences.
Speaking to 7NEWS, Campo’s father said the family is not angry at the driver accused of causing the crash that killed his son and wants the incident to serve as a crucial reminder about staying safe on the road.
Dozens of loved ones gathered at the crash site on Farrington Rd in North Lake to lay flowers and remember the talented sportsman, with a cheeky sense of humour.
“Nick was one of a kind. A lot of people loved him,” one friend said.
Another said: “He had a really good heart, was really funny. No matter what situation he was in he could always make a joke.”
Campo’s school wrote to parents about the support on hand for people needing it.
“There are no adequate words to express our grief and sympathy around the loss of this wonderful young man,” the school said.
Tyler Rowe, another 18-year-old passenger in the HiLux on Saturday, remains in a critical condition in Royal Perth Hospital’s intensive care unit.
The charged driver was granted bail under the condition he does not operate a motor vehicle.
He will face court again in September.