Roadworkers across Victoria have made touching tributes to Timmy Rakei, the 44 year-old man who was sadly killed in a Carrum Downs hit and run recently, and it was no different here in the Cardinia Shire.
On the afternoon of Thursday 11 November, a neon roadwork sign on the Monash Freeway was repurposed to pay tribute to Mr Rakei, who was sadly killed while working as a traffic controller.
Motorists heading inbound on the freeway all slowed for the roadworks near a Berwick exit, but no doubt also took a moment to reflect when they saw the illuminated message ‘RIP Timmy Rakei’ beaming from the sign.
Mr Rakei’s tragic death serves as a reminder to all motorists to slow down and obey roadwork regulations – they are there for a reason after all.
Rest in peace Timmy Rakei.
