How Andrew Symonds dies at the age of 46

Former Australian cricket icon Andrew Symonds dies at the age of 46

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Queensland Police say they are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash in Hervey Range, about 50 kilometers (31 miles) from Townsville.

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Emergency services attending the crash had tried to revive Symonds, but he died from his injuries.

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Early information indicated the crash happened shortly after 11 p.m. Saturday.

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Symonds played 26 test matches for Australia between 2004 and 2008, as well as 198 one-day internationals and 14 Twenty20 internationals.

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"The club is shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of former overseas star and cult hero, Andrew Symonds,".

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"The thoughts of everyone at Kent Cricket are with Roy's family and friends at this desperately sad time."

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Symonds is the third Australian cricket icon to die this year after Shane Warne and Rod Marsh.

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Andrew Symonds dies at aged 46. Click here to know Five rare facts about him

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