A 21-year-old woman has died following a late-night, two-vehicle collision in Hallett Cove, South Australia, approximately 21 kilometers south of Adelaide. The crash occurred at the intersection of Barramundi Drive and Lonsdale Road around 10 p.m. on Tuesday.
Emergency services responded to reports of a collision involving a Nissan station wagon and a Subaru sedan. The 21-year-old woman, a passenger in the Nissan, was pronounced dead at the scene. A second female passenger, aged 20, was transported to a hospital in critical condition.
The drivers of both vehicles sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The 21-year-old driver of the Nissan and the 27-year-old driver of the Subaru were treated for their injuries. Roads were temporarily closed as police investigated the incident.
The fatality marks the 73rd life lost on South Australian roads this year. Authorities are appealing for witnesses or individuals with dashcam footage related to the crash to contact Crime Stoppers.
