Truck driver killed after crash at Crafers West | Crash at Onkaparinga Hills

A Payneham South truck driver has been killed after a rollover at Crafers West on Tuesday morning. His is the first life lost on SA roads in 2022.

A Payneham South man has become the first life lost on South Australian roads after a truck crashed and rolled at Crafers West.

Police were called Hawk Hill Rd just after 7.30am Tuesday after reports an Isuzu truck lost control and rolled down an embankment.

The 56-year-old driver died at the scene.

The truck rolled on Hawk Hill Road, Crafers West. Picture: Keryn Stevens

He was the sole occupant of the vehicle.

The scene of a serious crash at Crafers West. Picture: Keryn Stevens

Major Crash Investigators are investigating the circumstances that led to the crash.

There has been a serious crash at #CrafersWest this morning after a truck rolled just after 0730. MCIS are heading to the scene. Please avoid. https://t.co/9m2zgaA77qpic.twitter.com/Jhf90eVTdp

— South Australia Police (@SAPoliceNews) January 10, 2022

He is the first life lost on South Australian roads this year, compared to five at the same time last year.

In September last year, a 77-year-old Bridgewater man was killed when a Hino truck and Isuzu truck crashed on the uptrack of the South Eastern Freeway.

The crash happened at the Eagle On the Hill off-ramp.

There were 865 serious injuries – the most since 2011 – and 99 lives lost across SA in 2021.

Distraction contributed to 46 per cent of fatal crashes.

“Last year was incredibly hard for so many South Australians, especially those who lost loved ones in road tragedies,” Road Safety Minister Vincent Tarzia said.

“I’m pleading with every motorist to be responsible and safe on our roads in 2022.”