Nelson man’s quad bike tragedy: family ‘overwhelmed’

A Nelson family say they have been overwhelmed with the number of messages of condolence they have received after the tragic death of their son in a quad biking accident in Australia on Tuesday morning.
Scott Thompson (s)Scott Thompson (s)
Scott Thompson (s)

Scott Thompson (27) died after the bike he was riding was hit by a truck near the town of Bungador, Victoria.

The former soldier had been travelling with his girlfriend, Sami Allott, and had been in Australia for four months.

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His parents, Lynne and Stephen, of Sansbujry Crescent, said: “We cannot believe how many people have sent us messages. We knew he was a popular lad, but did not realise he was this popular.”

A full report will appear in Friday’s Leader Times.

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