Golden Grove man dies after crash on South Rd, Hindmarsh, Park Holme man charged

A northern suburbs man has died after a horrific crash in Hindmarsh, which caused extensive traffic delays in Adelaide’s inner-west.

A man has died after a horrific crash in Adelaide’s inner-west on Tuesday afternoon, with Major Crash officers arresting another man over the incident.

Emergency services were called to South Road, near the entrance to the North-South Motorway, around 3.50pm after reports of a crash that involved a motorcycle and car on the northbound lane.

A 58-year-old Golden Grove man, who was riding the motorcycle, died at the scene.

The driver of a white Commodore, a 44-year-old Park Holme man, was arrested.

He has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, and has been bailed to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court in March.

The motorcycle and Holden involved in the serious crash at Hindmarsh. Picture: 7NEWS

Police are at the scene of a serious crash at Hindmarsh. Picture: Agnes Gichuhi

Caption: Emergency services at scene of crash on South Rd, Hindmarsh on Tuesday January 7. Picture: 9News

A serious crash involving car and motorcycle at Hindmarsh . Picture: 7NEWS

Police said the Commodore was travelling south when it crashed through fencing on the median strip and collided with a black Suzuki motorcycle and two other vehicles.

The man’s death is the second life lost on our state’s roads this year.

South Rd has since reopened. Traffic closures were in place for both directions, while emergency services attended to the scene.

The incident brought traffic to a standstill around 5pm, with commuters backed up along Port Road, South Road and West Terrace.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has any dashcam can provide their details to police via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Originally published as Golden Grove man dies after crash on South Rd, Hindmarsh, Park Holme man charged