Crows legend Tony Modra seriously injured in truck crash
Quick Look
- Former AFL player Tony Modra, 57, was seriously injured after his truck crashed into a tree in Back Valley, South Australia.
- Premier Peter Malinauskas expressed his thoughts are with Modra and his family.
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Why It Matters
Tony Modra, a former AFL player for the Adelaide Crows and Fremantle Dockers, was involved in a truck crash. South Australia's Premier expressed his well wishes.
Crows legend Tony Modra has been seriously injured in a truck crash.
In a statement, SA Police said a 57-year-old man from Waitpinga was taken to hospital on Thursday evening after he crashed his truck into a tree at Back Valley, about 10 kilometres west of Victor Harbor.
South Australia's Premier Peter Malinauskas said his thoughts were with Modra and his family following reports of the crash.
"Mods is an SA icon who has never forgotten where he came from," Mr Malinauskas said.
"Down to earth and just a really good bloke.
"Tony and his family are in our thoughts tonight, and we all hope he'll be ok."
Modra played a total of 165 AFL games for the Adelaide Crows and Fremantle Dockers.
Open Questions
- What is the extent of Tony Modra's injuries?
- What caused the truck crash?