‘Favourite son’ in fatal collision

The tight-knit Gippsland greyhound racing fraternity is mourning the loss of a ‘favourite son’ – Lindsay Franklin, 57.

A popular long-time ‘catcher’ in the region, Franklin was hit by a car on McNairn Road around 9.30pm while walking home from a Traralgon meeting last Wednesday night.

He suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital in a critical condition but later died.

The driver of the car involved in the fatal collision stopped at the scene and assisted police with their enquiries.

A genial character, Franklin was loved by all and sundry – particularly at Traralgon and Warragul where he performed his catching duties.

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Source:: https://www.grv.org.au/news/2022/12/06/favourite-son-in-fatal-collision/

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