38-year-old Tinesh Tamilkodi, a clinical support paramedic, became the first Western Australian paramedic to die while on duty last week.
His specialist vehicle crashed at the intersection of Armadale and Anstey roads in Forrestdale about 1.30 am on 14 November 2023.
Vision from the crash shows the front and driver’s side of the car damaged.
Mr Tamilkodi suffered critical injuries and died at the scene in the city’s southern suburbs.
St John WA group chief executive Kevin Brown said last week:
“Tinesh, it’s fair to say, embodied all that is good about St John WA. He has been a loyal server to the community and the service of humanity for over 10 years.”
During a moving service, Mr Tamilkodi has been remembered by his colleagues as a happy man who was always willing to help others.
Paramedics, volunteers and St John WA staff also formed a guard of honour to farewell Mr Tamilkodi.
A colleague described Mr Tamilkodi as the “happiest man on the planet” who loved adventure and travel.
Mr Tamilkodi was remembered as someone who always looked out for others. He would have turned 39 on Wednesday this week.
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