Former Australian international cricketer Andrew Symonds died in a vehicle accident on Saturday night (May 14) around 50 kilometers outside Townsville. He was the only occupant of the car, according to the local police. The cricket community was devastated when the news broke that he had died in a car accident. Tributes have been paid to the late Australian cricketer following the demise. Let's take a look at the top five memorable cricket moments in Andrew Symonds' career. Andrew Symonds Early Life and Family  Andrew Symonds was born on June 9 in 1975 in England, but his biological parents were unidentified. He was adopted by Ken and Barbara, and they moved to Australia when he was a toddler. Symonds had three siblings through his adoptive parents. He spent the early part of his childhood in northern Queensland. Andrew showed his sporting ability from an early age. His father was a cricket enthusiast, inspiring him to seek a career in the sport.