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Man, 74, killed in collision with truck at Loxton go-kart club

A man has died at a go-kart club after leaving the track and colliding with a truck.

An elderly man has died at a Riverland go-karting club after an incident involving a truck.

Emergency services were called to Loxton Go Kart Club on Karoonda Hwy in Loxton, just after 11.30am on Sunday, following reports that a go kart and truck had collided.

SA Police said a report would be prepared for the Coroner after the 74-year-old local man, who was participating in a race, left the track and collided with a truck.

He sustained serious injuries and died at the scene.

Riverland police and crime scene investigators attended with scene, with officers investigating the circumstances of his death.

They will also investigate if a medical episode was a contributing factor.

Management at the Go Kart Club were unable to comment on the situation.

The Advertiser understands the club was hosting the Riverland Championship on Sunday.

Original URL: https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/emergency-services-responding-to-serious-incident-at-riverland-go-kart-club/news-story/8f34b59a8af5499517221b64bf31b851