Two dead in separate crashes at Chapman Bore and Mount Pleasant, where tree branch fell on car
Two men have died in separate crashes on SA roads, including an incident where a tree fell on a moving car. Picture: Nine News
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Two people have died in a horror day on the state’s roads, including one man who was killed when a tree branch fell on his car.
The tragic incident happened about 1.30pm on Torrens Valley Road at Mount Pleasant, when a large gum tree fell on the red Holden.
The 63-year-old Hills man, the sole occupant, died at the scene.
Torrens Valley Road is closed between Randell Road and Cricks Mill Road while Major Crash Investigators examine the scene.
It follows a similar tragedy at Stirling in November, where a 59-year-old woman died when a tree fell on her car while driving along Mt Barker Road.
Judy Ditter, of Crafers, was a much-loved wife, mother, and teacher at Seymour College.
The other crash happened on the Karoonda Highway at Chapman Bore near Murray Bridge about 9am.
A driver of a Ford Ranger, and the sole occupant of the car, crashed into trees.
The 56-year-old Mildura man died at the scene.
His vehicle sustained serious damage to its front and driver side in the crash.
Karoonda Highway was closed between Boundary and Kulde roads for several hours but has since reopened.
Major Crash investigators remained at the scene on Tuesday afternoon.
The horror day brings the number of lives lost on SA roads to 26, compared with 23 at the same time last year.
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