Road have reopened after man killed by car on Main South Rd at Old Reynella

A man has died after he was struck by a car in a horrific early-morning crash on Main South Rd in Adelaide’s south.

The scene at Main South Rd, Old Reynella on Monday morning. Picture: Roy VanDerVegt

A man has died after he was hit by a car on Main South Rd at Old Reynella on Monday morning.

SA Ambulance and SA Police crews were called to the major thoroughfare about 5.20am after reports of a serious crash involving a pedestrian and a ute.

The pedestrian, a 43-year-old man, died at the scene.

The driver of the ute, a 58-year-old Port Noarlunga man, was not physically injured.

SA Ambulance and SA Police crews were called to the major thoroughfare about 5.20am on Monday. Picture: RoyVanDerVegt

Northbound traffic was closed from the Sherriffs Rd/Main South Rd intersection for several hours. Picture: RoyVanDerVegt

The site of the crash, where a pedestrian was killed. Picture: RoyVanDerVegt

Main South Rd was closed for several hours northbound from the Sherriffs Rd intersection as Major Crash officers examined the scene, but has since reopened.

The man’s death is the 41st life lost on South Australian roads so far this year.

Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has CCTV or dashcam footage to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au