Tributes are flowing for a South Australian police officer and beloved member of the state’s swimming community who died two weeks after a bicycle crash in Adelaide’s suburbs.
Ashley Deacon, 57, was cycling on Flagstaff Rd last month when he reportedly hit a concrete curb. He died on Tuesday, “exhausted from a courageous combat to beat accidents” and surrounded by his household.
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The Aberfoyle Park man was out for a morning journey on Flagstaff Rd close to Hyland Avenue at 6.40am on March 22 when tragedy struck, police say.
There have been no different autos concerned.
Deacon was rushed to the Flinders Medical Middle in a vital situation, and later died of his accidents.
“For almost all of his profession, Ashley labored within the Southern District and was a valued member of the South Australian Police,” a police spokesperson mentioned.
“It’s with nice unhappiness that the South Australian Police acknowledges the loss of life of police officer Ashley Deacon following a bicycle crash final month.
“We lengthen our condolences to his household, buddies and colleagues.”
Deacon was an energetic member of the state’s swimming neighborhood, with Swimming SA sending its condolences to his household.
“Swimming SA is saddened to be taught of the sudden passing of Ashley Deacon, affectionately recognized to all as Ash,” it mentioned in a press release.
“Ash will likely be remembered because the loopy Englishman who was at all times prepared to surrender his time to assist out on the pool deck and who informed the most effective tales.”
Deacon’s native swimming membership, Marion, additionally paid tribute to the “magnanimous character”.
“Exhausted from a courageous combat to beat accidents sustained final week, he now rests peacefully,” Marion Swimming Membership mentioned.
“An SAPOL Officer with distinction, a former ‘Bobby from the Previous Dart’, he stood for what is superb in his neighborhood — integrity, happiness and supporting all.
“His blue eyes, fast wit and smile would usually break the ice and diffuse a state of affairs.
“Susceptible to the odd espresso or two, he was at all times one to construct relationships and foster buddies for all times over a cup.
“These relationships made him a magnanimous character, taking an curiosity in all the pieces and wanting all the pieces to do properly.”
His loss of life is the 41st life misplaced on SA roads this yr, in comparison with 19 at the moment final yr.
