Suffering serious head, shoulder and hip injuries Mrs Tresidder somehow managed to make it home and call 000.

Last week, Mrs Tresidder was presented with a NSW Ambulance Association Award at the Opera House for the courage she showed in making the long walk for help.

Early on August 16 last year, Jan and Bernie had been using their work truck to muster cattle in hilly country on their property at Rookhurst, west of Gloucester.

About 9am the couple struck a rock, which blew one of the truck’s tyres and sent the vehicle tumbling down a hillside.

The truck rolled five times before coming to a stop a small distance down the hill.

“For some reason it stopped. There was still more hill, but by the grace of God or something it didn’t go any further,” Jan said.

Jan, riding in the passenger seat, suffered a blow to the head in the crash and was knocked out.

Bernie, who was driving, remained conscious during the terrifying moments as the vehicle rolled out of control.

Once the truck stopped, he was able to free himself and Jan from the wreckage and pull them both clear.

When Jan regained consciousness, the couple walked a short distance from the crash site but Bernie, fearing he had broken his neck, was unable to travel any further.

Showing incredible will-power, Jan managed to walk the 2km back to the couple’s home and raise the alarm.

“Without her extraordinary efforts, the outcome may have been life-threatening for both Mr and Mrs Tresidder,” the NSW Ambulance Association said in presenting Jan with her award.

Jan, who remembers nothing of the accident or the aftermath, is still recovering from the injuries she received during the crash.

The brain injury from the head knock she suffered has made it difficult for her to work and concentrate for lengthy periods of time.

“It’s so hard at work, it’s one of my biggest challenges,” Jan said.

“I can’t multi-skill anymore. I used to be on so many committees and I’ve had to give that all away.”

Jan is still undergoing therapy for the injuries she suffered to her shoulder and is seeing both a psychologist and a speech therapist.

Bernie suffered severe ligament damage in his neck and shoulder and is also still recovering from his injuries.

Jan said her family and friends had been incredibly supportive both immediately after the crash and since.

She said the work of the emergency service crews and hospital staff following the accident had been amazing.

“It’s more than a job. They were so good, the volunteers that were there as well,” she said.

“They all played a part, the chopper service and the doctors and nurses in hospital as well. I can’t thank them enough.”