The devastated fiancé of a 29-year-old tow truck driver has shared a raw and emotional tribute after finding her unresponsive at a Perth towing yard in the early hours of Tuesday morning — and desperately attempting to free her before emergency services arrived. Evette Wallington, a mother of three, died following a freak incident at Auto Tow Services in Osborne Park, leaving her family, friends and colleagues in shock.
How the Tragedy Unfolded
Wallington is understood to have become trapped while unloading a car from a tilt tray truck at the company's yard near the corner of Sundercombe Street and Collingwood Street the night before she was found. Her fiancé and fellow tow truck driver, Cameron Christmass, discovered her unresponsive at approximately 5.40am on Tuesday.
Christmass used his own truck in a desperate bid to free Wallington before emergency services reached the scene. Despite those efforts and the response of paramedics, she could not be saved. You can read more about the initial incident in our earlier report on the woman killed in a workplace accident at the Perth tow yard.
A colleague who was listening to the work radio that morning recalled hearing Christmass in distress. "From his broken cries, we slowly figured out what went down," the colleague said, describing hearing Christmass "literally screaming for help" over the radio. "Our colleague Evette, who's also his partner, had an accident at our company's Osborne Park yard."
Cameron Christmass Pays Tribute to His 'Amazing Girl'
In the hours and days that followed, Christmass turned to social media to express his grief in a tribute that has moved many. His words were both raw and tender.
"RIP to my amazing girl Evette," he wrote. "I tried so hard to save you when I found you this [Tuesday] morning. But unfortunately you had already gained your wings. I will always love you and cherish the memories we made together. Forever in my heart baby. This isn't a goodbye but until we meet again my love."
Christmass described Wallington's death as a "freak accident" and painted a picture of a woman defined by her work ethic and her devotion to her three daughters. "She will forever be missed and loved by many," he wrote. He has since launched a GoFundMe campaign to help support Wallington's family through what he described as an unimaginably difficult time.
An Outpouring of Tributes
Messages of grief and remembrance have poured in from across Wallington's life — from those who knew her as a schoolgirl to those who worked alongside her on the road.
One colleague remembered her dedication and reliability. "Evette was such a dedicated and responsible person," they wrote. "In line of work, we're always on the go, day and night. She'd sometimes be out on the road as early as 4am."
Another person who had known Wallington for many years reflected on watching her grow up. "Watching you grow up from primary school to high school, to celebrating your 18th and 21st birthday, to becoming a mother — you are a beautiful human being and you are going to be sadly missed," they wrote.
Auto Tow Services also released a statement honouring their employee. "This is a tragic loss for our team, she was much-loved here, and our thoughts and prayers are with her family and loved ones," the company said.
WorkSafe Investigation Now Underway
Western Australia's workplace safety regulator, WorkSafe, has confirmed it is investigating the circumstances surrounding Wallington's death. The outcome of that investigation will be closely watched by the towing industry and workplace safety advocates alike.
Wallington's death is a sobering reminder of the risks faced by those working in transport and logistics, often in the dark and under pressure. Workplace fatalities involving heavy vehicles remain a serious concern — as seen in other tragic incidents involving trucks at Perth worksites.
Evette Wallington is survived by her three daughters and her fiancé Cameron Christmass, who continues to grieve publicly while honouring the woman he describes as his "amazing girl."
