Man dies in crash on Port Wakefield Rd in Adelaide’s north

A 27-year-old man has died after his car slammed into a light pole and then a tree on a major Adelaide road on Sunday morning.

A young man has died after a shocking crash at Waterloo Corner, in Adelaide’s north.

Emergency services were called to Port Wakefield Rd at around 3.45am on Sunday after reports a car had crashed into a light pole and then a tree.

The driver, 27, from Elizabeth North, died at the scene.

Northbound traffic has been diverted to Old Port Wakefield Rd and motorists are urged to take an alternative route.

The wreck of the car showing the downed pole, after the crash at Waterloo Corner. Traffic has been diverted. Picture: Dean Martin

Major crash investigators are examining the circumstances. Picture: Dean Martin

Emergency services at the scene of the crash at Waterloo Corner. Picture: Natalie Vikhrov

One southbound lane is closed.

Major crash investigators have been called to the scene and anyone who witnessed the crash or who has dashcam footage that may help the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online crimestopperssa.com.au.

The man’s death is the 67th life lost on South Australian roads so far this year..

Originally published as Man dies in crash on Port Wakefield Rd in Adelaide’s north