Perth father Ty Brickley fighting for his life after being hit by a car

This is the harrowing moment a father of three first opened his eyes after losing his leg in a horrific crash.

Ty Brickley, 32, was placed in a coma after being hit by a car while unpacking furniture in Belmont, Perth.

Shocked witnesses said Mr Bickley was standing in the driveway of a truck when he was hit by the car.

His leg was severed at the knee in the crash and he is fighting for his life.

However, his family say he is now showing signs of improvement, with images showing him opening his eyes for the first time.

Speak with 7NewsTina, Brickey’s older sister, said that a tourniquet fitted by his colleague had saved his life.

“Had he not been there—we were told—he wouldn’t be here right now, so I’d like to thank him and everyone else on the scene.”

Mr Brickley has had three operations on his leg and is now amputated above the knee.

He has also battled sepsis, but is now battling pneumonia.

Doctors are still unclear about the severity of Mr Brickley’s brain damage.

He suffered three fractures to the back of his skull and a large amount of bruising to the front of his brain.

Ty Brickley, 32, was placed in a coma after being hit by a car while unpacking furniture in Belmont, Perth

Doctors are still unclear about the severity of Mr Brickley’s brain damage. He suffered three fractures to the back of his skull and a large amount of bruising to the front of his brain

Mr Brickley has had three operations on his leg and is now amputated above the knee

The investigation by the police and WorkSafe is still ongoing.

A GoFundMe has been set up to help his young family make ends meet.

“Ty was the main supplier for his wife Alannah and his 3 children Sophie, Matthew and Isaac,” organizer Lee Hutcheson wrote.

“I hope we can support by raising some money to help them through this difficult time.”