Pedestrian, 81, and dog killed in crash at Salisbury East

An elderly woman and her dog were killed after being hit by a 4WD on a busy northern suburbs road in a tragic crash last night. Picture: 7NEWS

An elderly pedestrian and her pet dog have been killed in a late night crash at Salisbury East.

A Toyota 4WD crashed into the woman, 81, who was walking her dog on The Grove Way about 10.30pm Monday.

An elderly woman has died after she was hit by a Toyota while walking her dog at Salisbury East. Picture: 7NEWS

The 81-year-old pedestrian from Golden Grove died at the scene on The Grove Way. Picture: 7NEWS

The victim, from Golden Grove, could not be saved and died at the scene. It is understood her dog was struck and killed by a second car.

Major Crash Detectives examined the area, and the road was closed for some time but has since reopened.

The section of road on The Grove Way, Salisbury East where a woman was fatally struck by a car. Picture Mark Brake

The woman’s dog was also killed in the crash. Picture Mark Brake

The driver involved in the crash remained at the scene and is assisting police with investigations.

The number of lives lost this year is 36 compared to 46 at the same time last year.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or was driving nearby at the same time who may have dashcam footage should call police.

It follows a bizarre crash at Freeling on Sunday evening which saw a driver crash into a motorcyclist before speaking to witnesses then unhooking his trailer and driving off.

Police are still hunting the driver of the ute and the motorcyclist, 40, is fighting for life in the Royal Adelaide Hospital.