Woman killed in moped crash identified
The woman killed in a moped crash at a Queensland tourist hotspot has been identified as 26-year-old Belgian Romy Styleman.
Ms Styleman had only just celebrated her 26th birthday on Magnetic Island, about 8km off the coast of Townsville, when her young life was cut short.
It was revealed on Tuesday that she was killed after hitting a road sign while riding a moped on the island on Friday afternoon.
Belgian Romy Styleman has been identified as the woman killed in a moped crash on Magnetic Island on June 23. .
Members of the public gave her first aid, and she was flown to Townsville University Hospital but died later that night.
Social media posts reveal Ms Styleman had spent the past nine months travelling around Australia.
Other photos from her Facebook page show she had moped riding experience in both Australia and Vietnam.
Ms Styleman had just turned 26 and was also celebrating her last nine months travelling around Australia.
Photos from her Facebook profile show Ms Styleman had moped riding experience in other foreign countries.
Her father Mario Styleman told Belgian public broadcaster VRT that Australia was paradise for her.
“We take comfort that she was able to enjoy it there until the last minutes of her life. All that beauty,” Mr Styleman said.
Friends and family have also posted tributes on social media.
A post from her gymnastics club in her hometown of Kieldrecht reads: “If every drop could say how much we miss Romy, it would rain every day.
“She will remain in our memories forever as a fanatic gymnast and a much-loved trainer. Her commitment to our club was great. We wish her family much strength to process this loss.”
More than half of Magnetic Island is covered in national park.
“People say: ‘you never forget a first love’ but man, you were more than that,” writes friend Jens Andries.
“Because of you, I learned what loving someone really means.
“It may have been 10 years, but you'll always stick by my side.”
Ms Styleman’s family is working to have her body repatriated.
Investigations are continuing and Queensland Police will prepare a report for the coroner.
