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Perth man killed in Denpasar car crash, wife seriously injured
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A Perth couple's Bali holiday ended tragically after a car crash in Denpasar claimed the life of Andy Stoakes and left his wife, Julianne Stoakes, with serious injuries. The Toyota Rush they were traveling in, driven by a Balinese friend, crashed into a concrete barrier and a lamp pole on Saturday evening. Andy Stoakes died at the scene, while Julianne Stoakes, who suffered extensive injuries including broken ribs, sternum, shoulder, and fractures to her feet and back, was flown to Perth for emergency treatment. She has since been discharged from Royal Perth Hospital but faces a lengthy recovery and cannot return to her job as a patient care assistant. A GoFundMe has been launched by her family to help with financial burdens and the cost of bringing Mr. Stoakes home.
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