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| Birth date | 31/7/1960 |
| Description of Accident
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On the 26th August 1985 I was racing a KTM 600 motorcycle in the inaugural Wynn’s Safari (now Australian Safari) from Sydney to Darwin. My accident occurred just after leaving Birdsville (Queensland) on a competitive section. The accident occurred whilst overtaking a car in the dust To get me to Princess Alexandria Hospital in Brisbane via Longreach |
| Level of Injury | I shattered my right femur between the knee and hip and broke my spine at T12/L1 and was classified as an incomplete paraplegic. |
| Occupation before Accident | I had completed a heavy duty mechanical apprenticeship with the Caterpillar dealer in Western Australia in 1979 and had worked in many roles but was a Mining Sales Rep at the time of the accident. |
| Occupations after | After working back in an administrative role in our Sales Department I had many roles in Service, Parts and Sales becoming General Manager of Operations in Western Australia. |
| Occupation now | In March 2003 I had an operation on a spinal syrinx which has left me unable to work in my previous role. |
| Partner & Childrens | Wife Marianne (The best wife ever) Children Dougald (10yo) and Lilian (7yo) |
| Current Hobbies | Live on a small property in Gidgegannup Western Australia and enjoy handcycling in an endeavor to keep some level of fitness. |
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