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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Man, 55, Killed in Freak Accident After Getting Trapped Under Ride-on Lawn Mower: He 'Touched Countless Lives'
Ty Babbidge worked as an agent with Brisbane Real Estate for 10 years before his death NEED TO KNOW A 55-year-old man died in a freak accident involving a ride-on lawn mower on Friday, Aug. 15 The victim has since been identified as real estate agent Ty Babbidge "He cared a lot about others. He was a lot of people's great friend, but he was very passionate and proud about his family," one tribute to the man read A man has died following a freak accident with a ride-on lawn mower. At around 7:45 p.m. local time on Friday, Aug. 15, police were contacted about 'a serious incident involving a lawn mower' at a property in Brisbane, Australia, the Queensland Police said in a statement to PEOPLE. The victim, who has since been identified as 55-year-old real estate agent Ty Babbidge, died at the scene, according to authorities. The Courier Mail reported that Babbidge became "trapped underneath" the lawn mower, leading to his death. Police said, "There is no further information at this time.' Babbidge was an agent with Brisbane Real Estate. He had worked at the company for 10 years before his death, the Courier Mail reported. The company's director, Kel Goesch, said in a statement to the outlet, 'Ty was one of the most generous, happy and genuine people on this planet." "He cared a lot about others. He was a lot of people's great friend, but he was very passionate and proud about his family," Goesch added of Babbidge. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Babbidge's family said they are 'heartbroken' over the loss of their loved one in a statement shared on Facebook. 'Our beloved Ty has passed away,' they wrote. 'Ty was greatly loved by his family, friends, and the community." "His warmth, generosity, and genuine care for others touched countless lives, and he will be dearly missed," the family continued. "We are grateful for your love and support. Brisbane Real Estate did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment on Sunday, Aug. 17. Read the original article on People
News.com.au
3 days ago
- News.com.au
‘Top tier bloke': Brisbane real estate agent dies in lawnmower incident
A well-known Brisbane real estate agent has been killed in an incident involving a lawnmower. Ty Babbidge, 55, died at a property west of Brisbane on Friday after being trapped under a ride-on mower. 'We are heartbroken to share that our beloved Ty has passed away,' his family posted online on Sunday. 'Ty was greatly loved by his family, friends, and the community. His warmth, generosity, and genuine care for others touched countless lives, and he will be dearly missed. 'We are grateful for your love and support. Lots of love, the Babbidge family.' Mr Babbidge's colleague of a decade, Kel Goesch, told the Courier Mail: 'Ty was one of the most generous, happy and genuine people on this planet. He cared a lot about others'. 'He was a lot of people's great friend but he was very passionate and proud about his family.' Emergency services were called to a private property on Grandview Road at Pullenvale at about 7.30pm Friday. Police said the incident was non-suspicious and the forensic crash unit would prepare a report for the coroner. 'What an absolute top tier bloke. Honestly he was the most generous kind hearted fella I've ever met,' one man said online. 'Such a special man. We will miss him. Love to the family who he loved so much,' a wellwisher said. 'I'm so sorry to hear. I was only chatting to him last week .... such a happy man,' another person said.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Daily Mail
Real estate agent is killed in grim ride-on lawnmower accident at Pullenvale
A much-loved real estate agent has died after becoming trapped under a ride-on mower. Ty Babbidge, 55, was killed following the horrific accident at his property on Grandview Road in Pullenvale, west of Brisbane, at 7.30pm on Friday. Mr Babbidge had been working for Brisbane Real Estate for more than ten years. Director and principal Kel Goesch said he was devastated by the news. 'Ty was one of the most generous, happy and genuine people on this planet. He cared a lot about others,' he told the Courier Mail. 'He was a lot of people's great friend, but he was very passionate and proud about his family.' Mr Babbidge had four properties listed across Kholo in Brisbane, Seventeen Mile in the Lockyer Valley, Fernvale in Somerset, and Greenmount in Toowoomba. Queensland Police are treating the death as non-suspicious. A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
