Young man, 25, killed in freak forklift accident in a Sydney warehouse is identified
Thanh Dat was struck and then trapped by a forklift at Green Star Food Services in Preston, in the city's southwest, about 5.30am last Friday.
He died in the warehouse despite first responders' frantic efforts to revive him.
Mr Thanh's family said they were 'heartbroken' by the loss of their loved one.
'Dat was full of dreams and working hard to build a better future for his family,' Thi Phuong Oanh said.
Mr Thanh had been living and working in Australia as a forklift driver while supporting his family in Vietnam.
'(He was) always showing dedication, kindness, and a smile that could brighten anyone's day,' Ms Thi said.
'His passing has left a deep pain in the hearts of everyone who knew him.'
Police, detectives, and forensic officers remained at Green Star Food Services for much of Friday morning.
'A crime scene has been established and investigations commenced into the circumstances surrounding the incident,' a NSW Police spokesman said at the time.
A report was prepared for the coroner, and SafeWork NSW was notified of the incident.
Mr Thanh's family has made an appeal for help with the costs of a funeral in Australia.
They would also like to repatriate Mr Thanh's ashes to Vietnam.
'Thanh Dat's life, though far too short, touched many with kindness, laughter, and love. Together let us carry him home,' Ms Thi wrote in a GoFundMe.
Then fundraiser has so far raised more than $2,000.
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