Huntfield Heights Crash: Man Killed in Multi-Vehicle Collision on Southern Expressway

What happened

Incident Overview

On Friday, 29 June 2024, a devastating multi-vehicle collision occurred on the Southern Expressway in Huntfield Heights, Adelaide, claiming the life of a 58-year-old man and injuring several others. The crash involved a truck and four cars, creating a chaotic scene and triggering significant traffic disruptions across the area.

South Australian Police attended the scene at approximately 4:50 pm local time. Major Crash officers were deployed to conduct a full investigation, and both southbound lanes on the Southern Expressway and northbound lanes on Main South Road were closed for several hours.

Location and Time

The collision occurred on the Southern Expressway in Huntfield Heights, Adelaide, at approximately 4:50 pm on Friday, 29 June 2024.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Make/Model: Green Ford Falcon
• Driver: 58-year-old male from Christies Beach (deceased at scene)

Vehicle 2

• Type: Truck
• Driver: transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries

Vehicles 3–5

• Type: Three additional cars
• Drivers: transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• 58-year-old male driver of the green Ford Falcon from Christies Beach (deceased at scene)

Injuries

• Truck driver (non-life-threatening injuries, transported to hospital)
• Drivers of three additional vehicles (non-life-threatening injuries, transported to hospital)

Community Impact

Both southbound lanes on the Southern Expressway and northbound lanes on Main South Road were closed for several hours following the collision to allow Major Crash officers to conduct a full scene investigation. The road closures caused significant delays for commuters in the area.

Emergency Response

South Australian Police and emergency services attended the scene promptly at approximately 4:50 pm. Multiple patients were transported to hospital by ambulance with non-life-threatening injuries. Major Crash officers were deployed to manage the scene and conduct a comprehensive investigation.

Investigation

South Australian Police Major Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the collision. Officers conducted a full scene examination while the Southern Expressway and Main South Road remained closed. The investigation is ongoing to determine the circumstances that led to the multi-vehicle collision.

Appeal for Information

South Australian Police are appealing for any witnesses or motorists with information about the collision to come forward. Persons with relevant details are urged to contact South Australian Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000.