sport news Andrew Symonds' sister pens heartbreaking letter and leaves it at the crash ... trends now

sport news Andrew Symonds' sister pens heartbreaking letter and leaves it at the crash ... trends now
sport news Andrew Symonds' sister pens heartbreaking letter and leaves it at the crash ... trends now

sport news Andrew Symonds' sister pens heartbreaking letter and leaves it at the crash ... trends now

Andrew Symonds' sister penned a heartbreaking letter wishing she could spend just 'one more day' with her brother before leaving the note at the site of his crash. 

The retired allrounder, 46, was killed about 10.30pm on Saturday in Hervey Range, 50km west of Townsville, when his car left the road and rolled. 

His death has shocked the world and left the nation in mourning as police work to determine why Symonds - the only person in the car - veered off the path. 

His sister Louise left behind a letter at the site of the crash, adding to the flowers and beer can that had been left by heartbroken locals.

'Gone far too soon! Rest in peace Andrew,' the letter read.

'I wish we had one more day, one more phone call. My heart is broken. I will always love you my brother.' 

The scene of the crash was still a tragic tangle of shrubs, dirt and debris on Monday.

A shattered window could be seen where Symonds' 4WD hit the embankment - the contents of his car strewn in the weeds.

Andrew Symonds' sister penned a heartbreaking letter wishing she could spend just 'one more day' with her brother before leaving the note at the site of his crash

Andrew Symonds' sister penned a heartbreaking letter wishing she could spend just 'one more day' with her brother before leaving the note at the site of his crash

The retired allrounder, 46, was killed about 10.30pm on Saturday in Hervey Range, 50km west of Townsville, when his car left the road and rolled

The retired allrounder, 46, was killed about 10.30pm on Saturday in Hervey Range, 50km west of Townsville, when his car left the road and rolled

Symonds' death has shocked the world and left the nation in mourning as police work to determine why Symonds - the only person in the car - veered off the path (pictured with his niece Abby Dobson)

Symonds' death has shocked the world and left the nation in mourning as police work to determine why Symonds - the only person in the car - veered off the path (pictured with his niece Abby Dobson)

A single fishing lure was half buried in the grass - tangled in weeds, cable ties and broken glass.

Daryl Rooker who grew up around Townsville turned up at the scene of the crash to pay his respects - a cricket ball with a written tribute.

'Thanks for so many great memories. You will be missed.'

While speaking with Daily Mail Australia, he described Symonds as a 'great man' who will be missed by all.

Mr Rooker lives near the site and was watching football when the tragedy unfolded but he didn't hear the smash.

'To live just a kilometer away and turn on the news in the morning and hear that,' he said.

'As I grew up - he's a bit younger, but to watch him perform - I just thought he was the best player Australia ever had.

'Just to see him progress and play for Australia - he's a great Australian and it's great to see him succeed.

'It's sad to see another great another great cricketer go - god's cricket team is pretty full up now.'

Houses and properties are few and far between in the sparsely-populated town, leaving its long stretches and rugged surrounds blanketed in darkness by dusk.

But the isolated driving conditions - which may seem disconcerting to some - were one of Symonds' key attractions to the area. 

In a 2018 interview with Fox Sport's Cricket Legends program, Symonds, revealed he relocated to Townville several years earlier when he retired because his wife landed a job. 

Pictured: skid marks on the road where Symonds car veered and rolled on Saturday night

Pictured: skid marks on the road where Symonds car veered and rolled on Saturday night 

Having grown up in nearby Charter Towers, the avid fisherman and hunter said it was great to return to the area where he was raised.  

'I lead a fairly simple life, which is the way I've always wanted it - and you don't always get what you want,' he said.

'There are no traffic jams, not many traffic lights, and plenty of things to catch and kill.'

Symonds, famous known by the nickname 'Roy', gifted by a childhood sports coach due to his likeness to former Basketball player Leroy Loggins, was an active and celebrated member of the community. 

His loss has left his legions of friends he accumulated across the region he called home for the past decade reeling in grief. 

Brock Roebuck used to work at The Avenue Tavern - Symonds' local haunt - and described the ex-cricketer to Daily Mail Australia as 'an absolute legend'.

'Roy had time for everyone,' he said.

'He was everyone's friend - you could ask him for anything and he'd be there because that what Roy was like.

Four years ago, Symonds told Cricket Legends during an interview how much he loved the unclogged driving conditions around Townsville

Four years ago, Symonds told Cricket Legends during an interview how much he loved the unclogged driving conditions around Townsville 

Tributes have begun pouring in for the beloved cricketer as the world mourns his tragic death

Tributes have begun pouring in for the beloved cricketer as the world mourns his tragic death 

'He didn't drink every night, but when he did he really got on it - he was a real character.'

When speaking about the moment Symonds levelled a streaker during a One-Day International match against India at the Gabba in 2008, Mr Roebuck's eyes lit up.

'It was the most incredible moment,' he said. 'Of course he didn't mean to hurt the guy.'

Mr Roebuck said his death was a great loss and that the whole town would miss him.

Tributes have begun pouring in for the beloved sporting icon from different corners of the world as gutted cricket fans and heartbroken loved ones and friends honour Symonds, who was popular for his easy-going personality.

In India, art students have erected several paintings of Symonds in the street of Mumbai reading 'tribute to great all-rounder' and 'goodbye Andrew the great Australian cricket player'.

Closer to home, the Avenues Tavern announced its family of friends were in 'deep mourning at the loss of their much respected and cared for mate'. 

Art students give final touches to paintings of the late Australian cricketer in Mumbai, India, on May 15

Art students give final touches to paintings of the late Australian cricketer in Mumbai, India, on May 15

The sporting icon's death has sent shockwaves across the globe, leaving his legions of fans reeling

The sporting icon's death has sent shockwaves across the globe, leaving his legions of fans reeling 

Locals have flocked online to honour the sporting icon who was a beloved member of the community

Locals have flocked online to honour the sporting icon who was a beloved member of the community 

'You will always be there at the table sharing a yarn, drink and laugh for eternity,' the business wrote on Facebook.

'We all love you mate.. We will all miss you. 

'Our deepest condolences to your family.'

Clint Davis commented that he 'can't believe it, just like that [Symonds'] gone.'

Local woman Charlee said: 'Such an amazing man and was one of my favourites! You will be very missed Roy.' 

Jay Crosby said the cricketer was 'my idol and my hero'. 

'It was such a privilege to drink with you and be in your presence,' he said.

'And also an honor to be on the other side of the bar and get to pour my hero a beer. RIP Roy.' 

Meanwhile, Abby Dobson, Symonds' niece, penned a gutwrenching post online describing how she was 'devastated and beyond lost for words'.

'I wish this was all a bad dream, you were like a dad to me,' she wrote.

'May you rest in peace uncle Roy you were 1 in a million and had my back like no other I will forever miss you n love you with my whole heart.

'Don't run too much of a muck up there big fella, I'll keep doing you proud I promise.'

Abby Dobson penned a gutwrenching tribute to her uncle Roy, who she said was a father figure to her

Abby Dobson penned a gutwrenching tribute to her uncle Roy, who she said was a father figure to her

Alongside the post, Ms Dobson shared a collection of photos highlighting memories she will always cherish of her uncle, showing the pair betting together at the TAB, attending rodeos, drinking, and fishing. 

In one chilling video shows Symonds filming himself cruising along a dirt road in his maroon ute with his two dogs in the back tray. 

His two beloved blue heelers were also in the vehicle at the time of the crash, but survived. 

'Cruiser dog!' he says from the driver's seat after panning the camera to show the pets in the back.   

The clip comes after witnesses who were the first to find Symonds' wrecked car revealed the former sportsman's loyal dogs refused to leave his side. 

Babetha Neliman and her boyfriend Waylon Townson were on the scene just two minutes after the crash but Symonds didn't have a pulse. 

'When we got there we could see a car upside down with a man in it,' Ms Neliman told the Courier Mail, adding she immediately noticed the cricketer's two dogs.

The couple found the cricket great hanging partially out of the car on the passenger side and said the car was still on and playing country music.

They said one of the dogs refused to leave his owners' side.

Symonds called his blue heeler puppy his 'new best mate' in an Instagram post eight years ago.

The iconic Aussie cricketer is survived by his wife Laura and his two children Billy and Chloe

The iconic Aussie cricketer is survived by his wife Laura and his two children Billy and Chloe

Motorists who discovered the cricketer on Saturday night said one of his blue heeler's had been sensitive and 'didn't want to leave him'

Motorists who discovered the cricketer on Saturday night said one of his blue heeler's had been sensitive and 'didn't want to leave him'

'One of them was very sensitive and didn't want to leave him,' Ms Neliman said. 'It would just growl at you every time we tried to move him or go near him.'

She said her boyfriend tried to get Symonds out of the car to place him on his back, but he was 'unconscious, not

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