September 20, 2025

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Incident Overview
A fatal crash occurred in South Australia’s Mid North on Friday evening, September 19, 2025. At approximately 7:20 pm, a Holden ute collided with a truck on the Thiele Highway near Kapunda. The driver and sole occupant of the ute, a 64-year-old man from the Mid North, died at the scene. The truck driver and his passenger escaped without injury.

“A man has died following a horror crash in South Australia’s Mid North.” — SA Police

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Friday, September 19, 2025 (approximately 7:20 pm)
  • Location: Thiele Highway, near Kapunda, Mid North, South Australia

Vehicles Involved

  • Holden ute, driven by a 64-year-old man from the Mid North (fatal)
  • Truck, driver and passenger uninjured

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • 64-year-old male ute driver from the Mid North, deceased at the scene.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • No serious injuries reported beyond the fatality.
  • No Injuries:
    • Truck driver and passenger, both uninjured.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services were called to the Thiele Highway around 7:20 pm.
  • The 64-year-old ute driver was declared deceased at the scene.
  • The truck occupants were assessed but found uninjured.
  • Major Crash investigators attended, with the highway closed for several hours before reopening just after 3:30 am on Saturday.

“The Thiele Hwy was closed for several hours as Major Crash investigators combed the scene.” — 7NEWS

Police Investigation
SA Police Major Crash investigators are examining:

  • The circumstances leading to the ute and truck collision.
  • Road and traffic conditions on the Thiele Highway at the time of the crash.
  • Statements from the truck driver, passenger, and any witnesses.

Community Impact
The death of the 64-year-old man has added to South Australia’s rising road toll, marking the 63rd life lost on the state’s roads in 2025. The fatal crash has caused grief in the Mid North community and highlighted ongoing concerns about highway safety in regional SA.

Appeal for Information
Authorities are urging anyone with information or dashcam/CCTV footage to contact:

  • Crime Stoppers SA: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at [www.crimestopperssa.com.au](https://www.crimestopperssa.com.au)
  • Witness Reporting: Contact SA Police directly or at the nearest local station.