Police investigate after a man in his 70s dies after a crash at Sellicks Hill on the Fleurieu Peninsula

Police are investigating the cause behind the death of an elderly man, who died behind the wheel at the Fleurieu Peninsula on Saturday.

Police are investigating the death of a man who died behind the wheel at the Fleurieu Peninsula on Saturday morning, as preliminary reports suggest a medical episode.

Paramedics were called to Sellicks Hill, near the Nan Hai Pu Tuo Temple, after receiving reports of a single vehicle collision, which occurred about 10.15am.

Tragically, despite attempts to save the driver, the local man in his 70s was pronounced dead at the scene.

It is suspected that a medical episode contributed to his death, as well as the minor collision.

Police will be preparing a report for the Coroner.

Anyone who witnessed this incident or has dashcam footage that would assist the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.

SA Country Fire Service crews were on the scene, with traffic on Main South Road reduced to one lane and diversions in place. Roads are now reopened.

Emergency services are responding to a second serious crash at Sellicks Hill. Picture: Natasha Emeck

It comes hours after a 20-year-old Flinders Park man died at the scene of another serious crash on the Fleurieu Peninsula, prompting a Major Crash investigation.

The driver, a 21-year-old Flinders Park man, and other passenger, a 21-year-old Torrensville man, were both taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police said a single-vehicle collision occurred on Parawa Rd, Torrens Vale, around 30km northwest of Victor Harbor, around 3.45am.

Originally published as Police investigate after a man in his 70s dies after a crash at Sellicks Hill on the Fleurieu Peninsula