Former Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds lost his life in a tragic car accident on Sunday. An eyewitness claimed that one of Andrew Symonds’ pet dogs refused to leave his side in his final moments. Queensland police confirmed, “Emergency services attempted to revive the 46-year-old driver and sole occupant, however, he died of his injuries.”
They further added, “the forensic crash unit is investigating the case.” Early investigations suggested that Symonds’ car “left the roadway and rolled”. He was the only human in the vehicle, but his two blue heeler dogs were with him and survived.
Local residents Babetha Neliman and Waylon Townson immediately went to help Andrew. Unfortunately, it was too late by the time they reached the spot. Waylon reported how one of the dogs was protective of the star. “When we got there we could see a car upside down with a man in it, ” Babetha told the Courier-Mail. “One of them was very sensitive and didn’t want to leave him,” continued. “It would just growl at you every time we tried to move him or go near him.”
Forensic Crash Unit will investigate the death of Andrew Symonds
The cricketing fraternity mourned the loss of the former Australian player. His death has stunned the cricketing world, coming only weeks after fellow cricket legend Shane Warne died of a heart attack while on a vacation in Thailand in March. On Sunday, Symonds’ family acknowledged his passing and appreciated friends and fans for their condolences and support, with his wife Laura expressing her loss. “We are still in shock – I’m just thinking of the two kids,” Laura told News Corp. “He was just such a big person and there was so much of him in his kids.”
Inspector Gavin Oates said there is no suggestion alcohol was involved. The crash will be investigated by the Forensic Crash Unit. Between 1998 and 2009, Symonds represented Australia in 26 Tests, 198 one-day internationals, and 14 Twenty20s. He was also a part of IPL till 2011. He was a part of the Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians teams.
