Cricketer Andrew Symonds died in a car crash

Former Australian Test cricketer Andrew Symonds died in a car crash

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Test star and two-time World Cup winner Andrew Symonds was killed in a car crash in Queensland.

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The 46-year-old was involved in a single-vehicle accident late on Saturday.

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Queensland Police are investigating the crash, which occurred at Hervey Range, about 50km from Townsville.

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Doctors attempted to revive symonds, however, he died of his injuries.

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Symonds death comes barely two months after the death of legspin great Shane Warne

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Symonds played 26 Tests for Australia, scoring 1462 runs at 40.61 average

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His brilliant 162 not out against India in the 2008 Sydney Test helped Australia to a 122-run victory

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