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Incident Overview
A 94-year-old woman from Burrungule has died following a two-vehicle crash in South Australia’s South East region on Wednesday afternoon, 13 August 2025. The collision involved a sedan and a utility vehicle at the intersection of Carpenter Rocks Road and Dixons Road, approximately 20 minutes west of Mount Gambier.
Location and Time
- Crash Date: Wednesday, 13 August 2025
- Crash Time: Approximately 2:00pm
- Location: Intersection of Carpenter Rocks Road and Dixons Road, Burrungule, SA
Vehicles Involved
- Sedan – driven by a 94-year-old Burrungule woman
- Utility vehicle – driven by a 20-year-old woman
Injuries/Fatalities
- Deceased: 94-year-old female sedan driver – pronounced dead at the scene
- Injured: 20-year-old female ute driver – non-life-threatening injuries, transported to hospital for assessment
Crash Description
SA Police report that the vehicles collided at the rural intersection under circumstances yet to be determined. Emergency services responded promptly; however, the elderly driver could not be saved.
Road and Traffic Impacts
Carpenter Rocks Road was closed for several hours following the crash, with motorists advised to avoid the area.
Investigation
A full police investigation is underway to establish the exact cause of the collision.
Road Toll Context
The woman’s death marks the 50th life lost on South Australian roads in 2025.