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19-year-old man killed in Adelaide Hills crash after hitting tree

The teenager, 19, died in a single car crash about 10.30pm on Sunday night. He was the only occupant in the vehicle.

A 19-year-old man has died after crashing into a tree in Nairne. Picture: 7 News
A 19-year-old man has died after crashing into a tree in Nairne. Picture: 7 News

A young man has died in a single-car crash after hitting a tree in the Adelaide Hills.

The 19-year-old was the driver and only occupant of the Holden sedan and died at the scene, along Summit Road in Nairne.

Police and emergency services responded to the incident just before 10.30pm on Sunday night.

Roads were closed for several hours after the teenager crashed. Picture: 7 News
Roads were closed for several hours after the teenager crashed. Picture: 7 News
The accident occurred along Summit Road in Nairne in the Adelaide Hills. Picture: Keryn Stevens
The accident occurred along Summit Road in Nairne in the Adelaide Hills. Picture: Keryn Stevens

Roads were closed for several hours but have since reopened.

The teenager’s death brings the state’s road toll to six, compared to five at the same time last year.

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