December 29, 2025

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Incident Overview
A 31-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle crash in South Australia’s southeast on Sunday night, 28 December. Police say the car left the roadway and struck a tree on Hinton Road at Suttontown, near Mount Gambier, while carrying three passengers, including a child. The driver died at the scene. Three passengers sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to hospital. Investigations are ongoing.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Sunday, 28 December 2025 (around 9:45pm)
  • Location: Hinton Road, Suttontown (near Mount Gambier), SA

Vehicles Involved

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • 31-year-old Millicent man — driver; died at the scene.
  • Other Injuries:
    • 28-year-old man — passenger; non-life-threatening injuries.
    • 29-year-old woman — passenger; non-life-threatening injuries.
    • 12-year-old boy — passenger; non-life-threatening injuries.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services attended Hinton Road following reports of a vehicle striking a tree.
  • The driver was declared deceased at the scene.
  • Three passengers were transported by ambulance to hospital for treatment.

Police Investigation
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the single-vehicle crash.

  • Investigators are examining the vehicle’s movements and road conditions.
  • A report will be prepared as part of the investigation.

Community Impact
The fatal crash has impacted the Mount Gambier and Millicent communities, occurring during the busy post-Christmas travel period in the state’s southeast.

Appeal for Information
Police urge anyone with information to come forward.

  • Crime Stoppers SA: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.