The Bowen community is morning the loss of a young man who died tragically in a road accident on the Bruce Highway north of Bloomsbury last week.
At approximately 6pm on Wednesday, February 1, it is alleged that a stolen blue SUV veered onto the other side of the road and collided with a B-double truck.
The highway was closed into the evening and while the 31-year-old driver of the truck survived, the 20-year-old driver of the SUV was pronounced dead at the scene.
It was later discovered that the SUV had been reported stolen from a Mount Pleasant home earlier that week at a property where a burglary had also taken place.
Despite the nature of the events that led to the death of the young man, police are reminding the public that his parents have lost a son, the family have lost a relative and friends have lost a good mate.
They are also reminding the community how one bad decision can put into motion a catalyst of events that can result in death.
“The only saving grace is that nobody else was injured in the particular incident however that is of very little comfort to the family and their loved ones who have lost a 20-year-old child,” said Detective Acting Inspector Chris Eaton.
Tiege Close will be remembered by those close to him for his kind heart and loving nature.
One of his best friends, Naitayah Preston, said he was caring, funny and always put everyone before himself.
“He was there for so many people and he made a big impact on everyone’s life,” she said.
“He was the light to most people’s lives, he always made sure no one did anything alone and made sure everyone had everything they needed.
“He adored his niece as much as his own - always wanting to talk to her and see what she was doing - he was an angel on and off this world too good to be on this earth.
“He was my best friend we would spend just about every day with each other - I will cherish every memory with him - we never had a dull moment wherever we ended up and I will cherish every moment I got to have with him.”
Police are also urging anyone to intervene if they hear of a family member or close friend intending to steal a car as their intervention could help save a life.
Caption: Tiege Close in happier times. Photo supplied.
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