THE ROAD TOLL CONTINUES TO RISE… – An elderly driver, aged 88, has tragically lost his life after his vehicle crashed on Victor Harbor Road at Hindmarsh Valley.

Major Road Closed After Car Crashes Into Tree in South Australia as Fatal Road Toll Continues to Climb

A major road in South Australia’s south has been closed following a serious single-vehicle crash early Thursday morning, adding to growing concerns over the state’s rising road toll after a devastating two weeks on local roads.

Emergency services were called to Victor Harbor Road at Hindmarsh Valley, just outside Victor Harbor, at approximately 4:28 a.m. following reports that a car had crashed into a tree.

Police, firefighters, and paramedics quickly responded to the scene, where the vehicle sustained significant damage. Authorities have not yet released details about the driver or confirmed the extent of any injuries.

South Australia Police said Major Crash officers were notified and attended the scene to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.

As investigators examined the crash site, Victor Harbor Road was closed, with traffic diverted via Waterport Road and Adelaide Road. Motorists were urged to avoid the area and expect delays while emergency crews carried out their work.

The latest crash comes during one of the state’s deadliest periods this year.

South Australia has recorded seven road fatalities in just the past 14 days, raising renewed concerns about road safety across the state.

The most recent fatal victim before Thursday’s crash was a 40-year-old man from Lake Plains, who died in hospital after his vehicle struck a tree at Brinkley.

His death marked the 58th road fatality in South Australia so far this year—a significant increase compared with the same period last year, when 39 people had lost their lives on the state’s roads.

Authorities continue to urge motorists to slow down, remain alert behind the wheel, and avoid unnecessary risks, particularly during early morning travel when visibility and fatigue can become major factors.

Major Crash investigators will continue examining Thursday morning’s collision as they work to determine exactly what caused the vehicle to leave the roadway.

The incident serves as another sobering reminder of the dangers on South Australian roads as officials strive to reduce the growing number of lives being lost in traffic crashes.