Topic: Road Accidents and Incidents
The crash happened at the intersection of Waterloo Corner Road and Whites Road, Paralowie. ( ABC News )
A pedestrian has died at the scene of a crash at Salisbury North in Adelaide's northern suburbs on Sunday morning, while a second pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Emergency services were called to the intersection of Waterloo Corner Road and Whites Road just after 10am when a vehicle collided with a traffic light pole and two pedestrians.
The 19-year-old driver, who was uninjured, has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and will appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court on December 14.
A pedestrian has died, while another was seriously injured, after a crash in Adelaide's northern suburbs on Sunday morning.
SA Police say emergency services were called to the intersection of Waterloo Corner Road and Whites Road in Salisbury North just after 10am when a vehicle collided with a traffic light pole and two pedestrians.
"Sadly, one of the pedestrians died at the scene and the second pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious injuries," a spokesperson said.
The driver was arrested at 11:20am and charged with causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious harm by dangerous driving.
"He was granted bail and will appear in the Elizabeth Magistrates Court on 14 December," they said.
The 19-year-old driver, who was uninjured, was issued with an instant loss of licence until further order.
Police said the crash occurred after 10am on Sunday. ( ABC News )
Road closures were in place, and the intersection was closed.
Major crash investigators attended the scene and are examining the surrounding circumstances, while anyone who witnessed or has dashcam footage has been asked to contact police.
The pedestrian's life is the 90th lost on SA roads this year.
