Young Woolworths worker dies in tragic circumstances as tributes pour in from her coworkers: ‘She was loyal, caring and bubbly’
Family and friends are paying tribute to a Bundaberg teen who died after a horrific crash in Queensland.
Illiana Palella, 17, was killed following a collision between an armoured vehicle and a car near Childers on Tuesday.
She was flown to Royal Brisbane Women’s hospital from the scene of the crash, but was unable to survive her injuries.
A fundraiser to support her has been launched to help support the victim’s family.
Her friend, Mackenzie Blackburn, described Ms Palella as a ‘beautiful friend of many’.
‘Whether it be her colleagues, friends or strangers, everyone knew that she could put a smile on anybody’s face,’ she said.
Riylee Sutton (left) said Illiana Palella (right). Ms Palella died after a horrific crash
Ms Blackburn met Ms Palella at work at Woolworths Hinkler Centre.
‘She comes from a hardworking, caring, and supportive family who were there with her through everything.’
‘Whether it be her colleagues, friends or strangers, everyone knew that she could put a smile on anybody’s face,’ she said.
Jaime Shipp also paid tribute to her friend on social media.
‘I’m going to miss you so much can’t believe that u (sic) won’t be coming home rest easy my beautiful girl,’ Ms Shipp wrote in a Facebook post.
Another friend said she was ‘loyal, caring and bubbly’.
Riylee Sutton, remembered Ms Palella as a ‘shy, sweet girl’.
‘She was adventurous. She would never leave your side, and was loyal, caring and bubbly,’ Ms Sutton said.
A Woolworths Hinkler spokesman said they arranged counselling for Ms Palella’s friends and co-workers.
