Former Australian cricketer Symonds dies in car crash
Former Australian test cricketer Andrew Symonds has died in a car accident in Queensland, Australian media reported today.
Multiple media outlets said Symonds, who was 46 and played 26 times for Australia, had been involved in a single-vehicle incident in Hervey Range, 50km from Townsville last night.
"Early information indicates...
Former Australian test cricketer Andrew Symonds has died in a car accident in Queensland, Australian media reported today.
Multiple media outlets said Symonds, who was 46 and played 26 times for Australia, had been involved in a single-vehicle incident in Hervey Range, 50km from Townsville last night.
"Early information indicates, shortly after 11pm the car was being driven on Hervey Range Road, near Alice River Bridge when it left the roadway and rolled," Queensland Police said in a statement.
"Emergency services attempted to revive the 46-year-old driver and sole occupant, however, he died of his injuries. The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating."
Symonds' death comes two months after the passing of his former teammate Shane Warne, who died of a heart attack on March 4.
Aside from his test match appearances, he was also part of Australia's World-Cup winning teams in 2003 and 2007.
- Reuters
