A Hay Point man has been identified as one of three victims following a triple-fatal car crash on the Bruce Highway at Federal, west of Noosa, on Friday, July 21.
The family of 65-year-old retiree Terry Bishop paid tribute to the husband, father and grandfather after he was killed when his car hit another car head-on.
“Our family is absolutely devastated,” Mr Bishop’s family said in a statement.
“He is a man that would always go out of his way to help anyone in need.
“He leaves behind a wife, daughter, son and five young grandchildren who all loved him dearly.
“Our hearts go out to the other victims' families and the first responders in this horrific tragedy.”
The statement confirmed that Mr Bishop, a former long-term resident of Brisbane suburb Northgate, was travelling to Brisbane on Friday, July 21 to attend a family member’s wedding the day following the incident.
It is believed that Mr Bishop stopped to assist 25-year-old Yandina resident Gypsy Satterley in the early hours of Friday morning.
Mr Bishop allegedly picked up Ms Satterley when his car was then allegedly chased and knocked into oncoming traffic by a stolen vehicle operated by 25-year-old Rafferty Rolfe who police say had been in a relationship with Ms Satterley.
The stolen vehicle was seen trying to ram Mr Bishop's car when they crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with a third vehicle driven by 38-year-old alpaca farmer Jessica Townley.
Mr Bishop, Ms Satterley and Ms Townley died at the scene while Mr Rolfe was arrested and rushed to hospital.
The Yandina man faces a range of charges including three counts of murder, armed robbery, dangerous operations of a car, stealing, evading police, and driving without a licence.
Hay Point resident Terry Bishop was travelling to Brisbane when he was involved in a triple-fatal car crash. Photo supplied
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