Fiancée of Man Who Died In Freak Accident at Their Engagement Party Is 14 Weeks Pregnant

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"Everything was done to try and save" Liam Trimmer, who appeared on the BBC series Wanted Down Under.

update at 8am PT March 13, 2024

It's been revealed that Liam Trimmer and fiancée Lilly Watts were also expecting at the time of his death -- and the party at which he died was meant to be a "joyous celebration" of the "recent engagement and announcing their pregnancy."

A friend of Watts' started a GoFundMe on Wednesday, saying the "evening was meant to be a joyous celebration of Lilly and Liam's recent engagement and announcing their pregnancy, a huge milestone in their journey together." They added, "Friends and family gathered to share in their happiness. In a cruel twist of events, Liam's life was cut short leaving behind a void that can never be filled."

"Lilly, a dedicated Clinical Registered Nurse at Royal Perth Hospital, now finds herself navigating uncharted waters. Not only has she lost her soulmate, but she also carries the precious gift of new life within her," wrote her friend. "At almost 14 weeks pregnant, Lilly now faces the prospect of raising a child without her beloved partner, while also grappling with the financial responsibilities that come with homeownership."

In the nine hours since the page went life, it's already raised more than $57,000 USD.

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A groom-to-be died during a freak accident at his own engagement party in Western Australia this week.

29-year-old Liam Trimmer, a police officer originally from the UK, was killed after cutting a carotid artery in his neck following a fall. Per BBC, he died before paramedics could respond to the scene, though loved ones attempted to revive him.

No additional details about the accident were revealed by police.

"Everything was done to try and save him, but it wasn't to be and I know everyone that was involved is really, really hurting at the moment," Commissioner Col Blanch told 9 News Perth. "I think they wish they could just wake up from this nightmare."

Trimmer was remembered as "a capable young man with his whole life ahead of him" and an "extraordinary officer" who "loved helping his community." He reportedly played rugby for a local team and was a member of the gang crime squad and tactical response group.

A UK native, Trimmer moved to Australia in 2013 to join the police force. He also appeared on the BBC program Wanted Down Under, which documents Brits considering a move to Australia, and was seen giving advice to a teen whose family was thinking about relocating.

The coroner is investigating.