Former Wallaby reverses car over his son

[TRF_Cymro]

Former Wallabies' rugby union hooker Brendan Cannon's son is on life-support after his father accidentally reversed over him in the driveway.

The former Force player was reversing out of the driveway in his Brisbane home's driveway and drove over his son.

According to the Sunday Telegraph 15-month-old Samuel is in a critical condition in hospital.

Cannon was driving the family's four-wheel drive and the incident fractured both of Samuel's legs and caused internal injuries.

Ironically Phil Kearns who is another former Wallabies hooker, also reversed over his toddler in similar incident five years ago.

"It's one of those worst-case scenarios," Cannon told the Telegraph.

http://www.rugbyweek.com/news/article.asp?id=26388​

 

[smartcooky]

This happens a lot more than it should, and in the huge majority of cases, the vehicle involved is an SUV such as a Nissan Patrol, Mitsi Pajero, or Landrover Discovery, that all have huge blind-spots.

 

[Feicarsinn]

Ugh, that's horrible. Sympathies to all involved.

 

[nickdnz]

Yeah, I really feel bad for Cannon. From what I've heard though, the kid is now stable and making a good recovery.
http://nz.sports.yahoo.com/rugby/news/article/-/7518639/rugbyu-exwallabys-baby-stable-car-crushing

 

[SelimNiai]

Jeez thats bad, hope the kid gets better

 

[queenslandREDS]

What a sad thing to have happened to Cannon. Thank god the child is alright.