Tributes flow for Richard Sager, victim of Alderley fatal

A man killed in a Brisbane motorcycle crash at the weekend has been revealed as a leading Darwin dietitian, remembered for his work in the field.

Richard Sager and Fiona Judd. Picture – contributed.

A Darwin dietitian has been remembered for his extensive study and work in the medical field, after he was killed in a motorcycle crash at Alderley at the weekend.

Richard Sager, 52, was riding his motorcycle along South Pine Road at Alderley just before 9pm on Sunday, when he collided with a black Mazda. He died at the scene.

The driver of the car, a man in his 30s, was not physically injured in the crash. Police are still investigating.

Mr Sager was well respected in the medical industry and founded his own business, Darwin Dietitians, in 2008.

According to the organisation’s website, Mr Sager originally trained as a chef before studying to become a dietitian.

Prior to moving to Darwin, Mr Sager also worked in two of Australia’s leading health retreats.

He previously held academic positions with the NT Medical Program and Flinders University.

Mr Sager also held a weekly talk back radio segment, discussing the field about which he was most passionate.

Mr Sager’s qualifications included a Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) from Newcastle University, a Masters of Science from Flinders University, and a Doctorate of Public Health from Charles Darwin University.

It is understood Mr Sager lived on Bribie Island this year before returning to the Northern Territory recently.

Richard Sager and Fiona Judd. Picture – contributed.

Mr Sager has also been remembered as a loving man by his former partner Fiona Judd.

Ms Judd said the couple had a whirlwind romance after meeting in March this year.

“It’s just so final and emotional … I can’t believe he’s gone,” Ms Judd said while choking back tears.

An academic and domestic violence advocate, she said meeting Mr Sager was the light in the tunnel she needed during some dark times.

Ms Judd said the pair went on their first date in March and were dating within 24 hours.

“For me it was just so loving and easy and different from any relationship I’d ever known beforehand.

Richard Sager and Fiona Judd. Picture – contributed.

“Richard believed in me. He built me up and taught me how I deserved to be treated and loved … it was so innocently perfect. He taught me how to love and be loved again.”

Originally from Darwin, Mr Sager has also left behind two adult children.

“I’m gutted for his kids …. he adored them … this is all just so unfair,” Ms Judd said.

“They were his world.”

After eight of the best months of her life, Ms Judd said she was struggling to picture her life without him.

Richard Sager and Fiona Judd. Picture – contributed.

“Richard gave me myself back. He gave me my self-confidence. It was just amazing and now he’s gone forever,” she said.

“He was also really funny and witty. Everyone loved him.

“He’d challenge me to be my best self and was my motivator for speaking publicly as a DV advocate.”

Ms Judd she owed her new-found sense of self to Mr Sager and would miss him eternally.

“He was the love of my life … he left a profound legacy on my life as well as my kids.”