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Incident Overview
A 49-year-old Hewett man was killed in a collision on Uley Road, Craigmore, while driving his two children to school on Friday morning. A 48-year-old Paralowie man, driver of the other vehicle involved, was arrested and is expected to face charges, including cause death by dangerous driving.
Location and Time
The crash occurred on Uley Road, Craigmore, just before 8:30 AM on Friday morning. The road was temporarily closed but has since reopened.
Vehicles Involved
A white Holden sedan driven by the 48-year-old Paralowie man collided with a black Volkswagen sedan driven by the 49-year-old Hewett man.
Crash Description
The Holden and Volkswagen collided head-on under circumstances still under investigation. The impact resulted in the immediate death of the Volkswagen’s driver and minor injuries to his two child passengers.
Injuries/Fatalities
The 49-year-old Hewett man died at the scene. His two children, passengers in the Volkswagen, were transported to the hospital with minor injuries. The driver of the Holden sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital before being released into police custody.
Emergency Response
Emergency services responded swiftly, transporting the children to the Queensland Children’s Hospital for treatment. The scene was secured for investigation, causing temporary road closures.
Investigation
The 48-year-old Holden driver is expected to be charged with cause death by dangerous driving and two counts of cause harm by dangerous driving. He has been granted bail and is scheduled to appear in court on March 17.
Witnesses/Appeals
While the article does not explicitly appeal for witnesses, police continue to investigate the crash and urge anyone with additional information to contact Policelink (131 444) or Crime Stoppers (1800 333 000).
Community Impact
The Hewett man’s death marks the 12th road fatality in South Australia this year, raising concerns about road safety. The tragedy of a father killed while taking his children to school has deeply affected the Craigmore community.
Contributing Factors
Preliminary investigations suggest dangerous driving by the Holden driver as a primary factor. Charges indicate allegations of reckless behavior, though the exact cause remains under investigation.