Isiiah Macaulay: Tributes flow for 23-year-old Lake Grace crash victim

The sister of a young man who died in a car crash has paid tribute to the 23-year-old, describing him as a character that was “too big for this world”. Isiiah Macaulay died on a remote stretch of road in South Lake Grace on Saturday morning after he crashed on the way to see a friend at a nearby farm the night before. The 23-year-old had left Pingrup about 10pm Friday night to see a friend but failed to arrive. He was found the next morning on Mallee Hill Road. Mr Macaulay’s 17-year-old sister, Hannah Shiner, paid tribute to her older brother, describing him as a “happy and bubbly” character who was “too big for this world”. “He was funny all the time, friends with everyone, just so happy,” she said. “He was such a bubbly person and always there for everyone. “He loved his four-wheel driving, going out and making new tracks to go four-wheel driving and working on his car.” The 17-year-old said her brother was a “man of many talents” with skills in just about anything. “He did crunching, mechanics, truck driving, shed building, building houses, welding. You name it, he could probably do it,” she said. “He’s a man of many professions, considering he was only 23. He got bored with jobs quite easily — that’s how he knows so many people.” Mr Macaulay leaves behind his parents, four siblings, his girlfriend, friends, and his beloved dogs. A GoFundMe was created Thursday morning by friend Kel Amy D to raise money for his funeral. “Izzy had the kindest heart. I loved his family, his girl, and his dogs FJ & Fwank more than words could fathom,” she said on the fundraising page. “With a pure soul and abundant care and love for any person in his life. Izzy was the kind of guy who would take his last shirt off his back for anyone in need.“He lived every day with a fierce passion and brought absolute light and laughter to any room and everyone who had the pleasure to meet him — a true-blue mate and legend. “All funds will be put towards the send-off Izzy deserved as times are tough, and an unexpected loss comes with the unexpected cost.” Police are urging anyone with mobile phone or dash cam footage of the crash or the vehicle to upload the vision at https://t.ly/Q7KEH. Anyone with information about the crash can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report it online to www.crimestopperswa.com.au. Road Trauma Support 1300 004 814