A fatal head-on collision occurred on the Sturt Highway near Daveyston in South Australia's Barossa Valley when a Suzuki SUV was driven into oncoming traffic. The incident happened at 8:25 a.m. on Tuesday.
Video footage captured the white Suzuki SUV traveling on the incorrect side of the dual carriageway. A motorist in a vehicle on the opposite side of the road filmed the event, shouting warnings to the oncoming car. The Suzuki then collided head-on with a blue Toyota hatchback.
Police confirmed the driver of the Suzuki, a 29-year-old from Wallaroo, died at the scene. The driver of the Toyota, a 32-year-old woman from Kilkenny, sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
Witnesses reported that the Suzuki had been traveling on the wrong side of the road for several minutes before the crash. One motorist described having to swerve to avoid a collision near Nuriootpa, approximately 10 kilometers from the crash site.
Major Crash Investigators closed the Sturt Highway for a significant period to investigate the incident and clear the debris. The identity of the deceased 29-year-old woman remains unknown to locals in her reported hometown of Wallaroo.
This incident marks the 77th road fatality in South Australia in 2026. Police are continuing their investigation and appealing to the public for any witnesses or dashcam footage. The South Australia Police (SAPOL) spokesperson requested that the public refrain from sharing distressing video content out of respect for the families involved.