By Will Hunter

Topic: Road Accidents

Friday, 19 June 2026, 10:43 am

Tony Modra was hurt in a truck crash on Thursday.

In short:

Tony Modra's wife thanked first responders who saved his life.

Modra was badly hurt when his truck hit a tree near Victor Harbor.

What's next?

Modra is still in the hospital in Adelaide.

Tony Modra's wife thanked emergency services for saving his life.

Mark Ricciuto read a statement from Modra's wife on the radio.

Ricciuto said Modra is doing okay after the crash.

Modra's wife said he will have scars from the crash.

Ricciuto joked that Modra can now look like them.

Police went to the crash scene on Thursday at 5:15 pm.

Modra's truck hit a tree at Back Valley, near Victor Harbor.

SA Police said a 57-year-old man was taken to the hospital.

Ricciuto said Modra is in good care at the hospital.

Modra's wife thanked first responders for saving his life.

Ricciuto asked people to pray for Modra's recovery.

Mark Ricciuto played with Tony Modra in the Adelaide Crows.

Modra played 165 AFL games for the Crows and Dockers.

He debuted for Adelaide in 1992 and won the Coleman medal.

Modra hurt his knee in 1997 and missed the premiership.

SA Premier Peter Malinauskas said Modra is an extraordinary South Australian.

Malinauskas said Modra had a big impact on people.

Crows veteran Tex Walker hopes Modra is okay.

Justin Longmuir sent well-wishes to Modra and his family.

Longmuir said Modra is a big part of the Freo family.

Modra kicked 440 goals for Adelaide and won the mark of the year.

He finished his career at the Dockers and played country footy.

Friday, 19 June 2026, 10:43 am

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