Man Attacked, Slipped Into Coma While Trying To Help 17-Year-Old Car Crash Victim

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Rob Seddon rushed outside to help the teen when he heard a loud crash sound
A group of men attacked him from behind and knocked him unconscious
The 17-year-old driver was arrested on charges of negligent driving

A 64-year-old man in Australia is fighting for his life after he was severely attacked by some unidentified men while attempting to rescue a 17-year-old boy involved in a car crash.

Rob Seddon reportedly heard a loud thump Saturday night and rushed outside. He noticed a Toyota Corolla had slammed into a parked caravan outside his home in New South Wales. The man tried to provide assistance to the 17-year-old driver.

Moments later, Seddon was attacked by a group of men from behind and they knocked him unconscious. He fell backward and hit his head on the ground.

Police said other residents, including Seddon's 21-year-old son, who came out to help the teen were also attacked by the group of unidentified men. The men fled the scene after that.

"The occupants of a nearby home - three men and a woman – went to the assistance of the driver," the NSW Police said in a statement Sunday. "They were approached by a group of males and were assaulted during a violent confrontation."

Seddon was airlifted to a nearby hospital and had to undergo brain surgery. He is currently in a coma in intensive care.

His son suffered a broken nose and was taken to another hospital.

Seddon's wife told investigators her husband was trained in first aid and was trying to help the victim.

Police arrested the 17-year-old driver. He was subjected to a roadside breath test, which returned positive. He was charged with negligent driving and his provisional driver's license was suspended.

No one has been arrested or charged in connection with the attck on Seddon, his son and the others.

"As inquiries continue into the incident, any witnesses or anyone with information is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 00," police said in the statement.

Seddon's neighbor, Diane Gardner, described the incident as "absolutely horrible."

"I could hear the sheer horrible noises from this guy that was being hurt, I had tears in my eyes, I knew it was bad," he told 9 News.