Natasha Lawton’s family reveal heartbreak over her death in accident in Adelaide CBD

The family of Natasha Lawton have been left “grief-stricken” over her death in an accident they say was “out of character” for the 20-year-old.

The aspiring school teacher had been celebrating Halloween when it is understood she fell from a height during a stunt in Adelaide‘s CBD early Sunday morning.

Her heartbroken family said she was destined for a promising future and that they were saddened “she won’t get to live out all of the things she worked so hard to achieve”.

“We are grief-stricken by the loss of our daughter Natasha, affectionately known as Tash,” Kevin, Gabrielle and Nicola Lawton said in a statement on Friday.

“Tash touched the lives of many and will be deeply missed after a tragic and out-of-character accident while celebrating Halloween.”

‘She had an amazing future ahead of her’

Lawton was in her second year of university and on course to become a primary school teacher.

She is being remembered as an accomplished pianist, competitive figure skater and someone who loved to ski and travel.

She had been working two jobs with the NDIS and in hospitality to fund an upcoming trip to Japan.

“Her work ethic was exceptional,” her family said, adding she “loved life and lived every minute she had”.

“She had an amazing future ahead of her.”

Tributes have poured in for Lawton, including from Team SkateFX , which described her as a much-loved figure in the skating community.

Emergency services were called to reports Lawton had fallen from a height at the Rosemont Hotel just after 4am on Sunday.

Sadly she could not be revived.

“As long-term employees of South Australia Police, we have received overwhelming support from our colleagues and the organisation, including acting Commissioner Linda Williams and Superintendent Denise Gray,” Lawton’s family said.

“We wish to thank the police who attended Hindley St on the night, as well as the man who first rendered assistance to Tash.”