Man arrested after fatal crash at Kersbrook | Fatal crash at Wirrabara | Crash on Anzac Highway
A rubbish truck has emptied a full load on Grand Junction Rd after the driver saw smoke. And a man has died on the Horrocks Highway, the third fatal crash in 48 hours.
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A garbage truck has dumped rubbish on to one of Adelaide’s busiest roads after the driver suspected his load had caught alight.
A hard waste truck was travelling along Grand Junction Rd when the driver noticed smoke coming from the rear.
“Suspecting the hard waste items may have caught alight, the driver undertook standard procedure and emptied the load,” the council said.
“This is necessary to ensure the safety of the driver and the public, while preventing the waste collection vehicle being destroyed by fire.
“The driver used on-board fire extinguishers, before MFS and SAPOL responded to extinguish the load completely and manage traffic around the area.”
Council staff are cleaning the rubbish with a front-end loader and street sweeper, and traffic is down to one lane along Grand Junction Rd in the area.
The council urged residents to be careful of how they dispose of their rubbish.
“Unfortunately, incidents like this can sometimes occur, which is why we need residents to be mindful of what is discarded into councils waste collection services,” it said.
“If in doubt about how to dispose of an item please refer to whichbin.sa.gov.au for guidance
– Ashleigh Pisani
Man killed in highway crash
A man has died after a crash on the Horrocks Highway at Wirrabara this morning.
Police and emergency services were called to the scene after a car collided with a horse before hitting a tree just before 7am.
The 55-year-old man from the mid-north died at the scene.
Horrocks Highway is closed between the township of Wirrabara and Murray Town and diversions are in place at Laura through Apilla.
The man’s death is the 23rd life lost on SA roads compared with 25 at the same time last year.
Police have just confirmed a 55-year-old man from the mid-north died when his car struck a horse, coming around a corner on the Horrocks Highway this morning. He was the sole occupant of the vehicle @9NewsAdel pic.twitter.com/lntwagVFHf
— Ella Duffy (@ellakduffy) March 12, 2020
MAN ARRESTED FOLLOWING FATAL KERSBROOK CRASH
A man has been arrested after a fatal crash at Kersbrook earlier this week, police say.
Police and emergency services were called to South Para Road about 7.15pm on Tuesday, after a Ford ute and a Peugeot station wagon collided head-on.
A 44-year-old man from Kersbrook who was driving the Peugeot was taken to the Lyell McEwin Hospital with minor injuries.
The ute driver, a 47-year-old woman from Hindmarsh Island, was flown to the Royal Adelaide, but died shortly after arrival.
The driver of the Peugeot was arrested on Wednesday and has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving. He was bailed to appear in the Adelaide Magistrate Court on 29 April.
Anyone who witness the crash or saw either vehicle before the crash is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.
SERIOUS CRASH AT WAYVILLE
A man in his 50s has been taken to the Royal Adelaide Hospital after a three-car crash at Wayville this morning. Police are investigating whether a medical episode contributed to the crash.
Emergency services were called to Greenhill Rd about 10am on Thursday after a light truck crashed into two cars, police say.
The driver of the truck, a 57-year-old Ascot Park man has been taken to the RAH in a serious condition. The drivers of the other cars involved, a 64-year-old man, a 21 year-old man and a 68-year-old man were treated for minor injuries at the scene
Greenhill Rd has now reopened to the public.
Cannabis crops found in Ceduna
A Ceduna man has been reported for cultivating a large commercial quantity of cannabis after plants were found at a Ceduna property. Police allegedly discovered 50 cannabis plants in a Coote Place back yard just before 11am today. A 60-year-old man who was a resident of the property was reported for cultivating a large commercial quantity of cannabis. He will appear in court at a later date.
Vintage Mercedes torched
A vintage Mercedes Benz has been torched at Stockport, north of Gawler.
The vehicle was set alight on Murray St about 10.50pm last night.
Police are investigating the arson attack.
They ask anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Wednesday, March 11
Serious crash at Glenelg East
An elderly man is in a serious condition after crashing his car on to the median strip on Anzac Highway, closing several lanes, on Wednesday.
Police and emergency services were called to the site near Pine Ave, Glenelg East, just after 3pm.
The 89-year-old driver is in a serious condition and has been taken to the Flinders Medical Centre.
Major Crash officers are investigating whether a medical episode may have been a factor.
City-bound traffic is down to one lane; Glenelg-bound traffic is down to two.
Arrest over unconscious man found wrapped in blankets
Police have arrested a man over the death of Adrian Trett in May 2018.
Mr Trett, 45, was found unconscious and wrapped in blankets on David St in Mannum early on April 23, 2018.
He was taken to hospital with a serious head injury, but never regained consciousness and died in the Royal Adelaide Hospital on May 5.
Major Crime detectives and Murray Bridge CIB began to investigate his death as a homicide in June of that year and on Wednesday arrested a 50-year-old Mannum man.
He was charged with manslaughter and is set to appear in the Murray Bridge Magistrates Court later today.
Teens arrested after youths bash man
Two 14-year-old boys that were part of a gang of youths who allegedly kicked a man on the ground have been arrested in the city, police say.
A man was set upon by the group at Emo Park, Hindmarsh Square, and allegedly attacked about 6.45pm on Tuesday.
Police say he was knocked to the ground and kicked in the head. The victim was taken to Royal Adelaide Hospital with non-life threatening head injuries.
Police searched the area for the youths, who fled towards North Tce.
A 14-year-old Stirling boy was arrested on Kintore Ave. He was charged with aggravated assault causing harm and possession of a controlled drug.
A second suspect was spotted on CCTV close to where the alleged attack occurred.
The 14-year-old Marino boy was arrested and charged with aggravated assault causing harm.
Both were bailed to appear at Adelaide Youth Court on April 24.
Police are still searching for up to four youths.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online .
Pair arrested for trafficking a large quantity of a controlled drug
A pair will face court for trafficking a large commercial quantity of cannabis and other drug related offences following the discovery of a cannabis crop at a Meadows property in January.
Police searched the property and allegedly located cannabis plants and dried cannabis packaged in boxes on January 23. A 53-year-old Meadows man was arrested and charged with trafficking a large commercial quantity of cannabis and drug offences. He was bailed to appear in the Mount Barker Magistrates Court on March 25. Following further investigation, a woman was reported for trafficking a large commercial quantity of a controlled drug, cultivating cannabis and possessing prescribed equipment on March 6. She will appear in court at a later date. Anyone with information about the cultivating, sale or supply of illicit drugs can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online .
TRUCK ROLLOVER CLEARED
The Dukes Highway has reopened to all traffic after a truck rolled near Culburra in the state’s southeast.
The B-double truck carrying ethanol rolled about 2km north of Culburra, between Coonalpyn and Tintinara, just before 3am on Tuesday.
Both lanes are now clear
TUESDAY, MARCH 10
CHEERLEADING COACH ARRESTED FOR SUSPECTED CHILD SEX OFFENCES
A cheerleading coach from the western suburbs has been arrested for alleged historical sexual offences dating back to 2013.
Police arrested a 22-year-old woman from the western suburbs on Sunday for persistent sexual exploitation of a child.
The offences were alleged to have been committed between 2013 and 2017.
The suspect was granted bail to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on April 22.
MAN STABBED IN SALISBURY
A man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing another man outside the Stockade Tavern in Salisbury today.
The 61-year-old victim was stabbed by an unknown man at around 10.30am on Tuesday. He sustained non life threatening injuries and was taken by ambulance to the Lyell McEwin Hospital. Police attended an Elizabeth Vale address following an investigation, where they arrested a 43-year-old man just after 5.30pm Tuesday. The man is expected to be charged with serious offences this evening.
A man is in hospital after he was stabbed outside the Stockade Tavern in Salisbury this morning @theTiser pic.twitter.com/oc4Fla6etR
— Gabriel Polychronis (@G_Polychronis) March 10, 2020
The victim was removing signage from the tavern around 10.30am. Police are searching for a 30-50yo man wearing a red t-shirt and black pants, carrying a green bag. @9NewsAdel pic.twitter.com/3BfVqwX560
— Bryce Heaton (@bryceheaton9) March 10, 2020
Pizza delivery driver robbed
A pizza delivery driver has been robbed a knifepoint by a gang of men at Elizabeth Downs overnight.
The driver was making a delivery to a home on Barrington Rd when four men approached him about 12.30am on Tuesday.
They threatened the driver with a knife and stole his phone, pizza bag and cash before running into a nearby reserve.
The driver was not injured.
Police patrols searched the area and found the phone and pizza bag, but there was no trace of the suspects
Three of the men were of African appearance and one was caucasian.
Each was younger than 20 and wearing dark hoodies and pants.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online .
Man ‘seven times over alcohol limit’
A drink driver more than seven times over the limit has been busted in a carpark at Elizabeth, police say.
Officers noticed the Holden sedan driving without lights at Elizabeth City Centre about 8.20pm on Monday.
The 33-year-old Elizabeth East man allegedly recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.361.
Police then discovered the man was already suspended from driving.
He was reported for drink driving, driving unlicensed and lost his licence for a further 12 months.
His vehicle was impounded for 28 days and he will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.
Suspicious Salisbury car fire
Police are investigating a suspicious car fire at Salisbury.
Fire crews were called to Douglas Ave after reports a car was on fire under a carport just after 9.30pm on Monday.
The blaze was quickly extinguished and nearby units were saved from the flames.
Investigators believe the fire was deliberately lit and are appealing for anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.
Northern Connector speedster fined
A man allegedly high on meth has been fined nearly $2000 after he was caught speeding on the brand-new on Sunday night.
Officers pinged the man, 50, of the Northern Territory, driving his Ford sedan at 126 km/h in an 80-zone just after 8pm.
Police say he tested positive to methamphetamine, while checks also revealed he was driving without a current licence. He was issued an on-the-spot fine of $1718 for speeding and was disqualified from driving for six months.
The Ford was impounded for 28 days.