October 10, 2025

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Incident Overview
A six-year-old girl has died in hospital from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash at Virginia, north of Adelaide, on Sunday, October 5, 2025. The crash occurred just after 11:00 am at the intersection of King Road and Penfield Road, involving a Toyota van and a Toyota ute.

The young girl, who was a passenger in the van, was rushed to hospital in a critical condition but succumbed to her injuries on Friday, October 10. Her death marks the 69th life lost on South Australian roads in 2025.

Two other children in the van, aged 10 and 11, and the 42-year-old female driver from Murray Bridge suffered minor injuries. The ute’s 37-year-old male driver and his four-year-old female passenger were also taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

“A six-year-old girl has died from injuries sustained in a two-car crash north of Adelaide almost a week ago.” — SA Police / ABC News

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Sunday, October 5, 2025 (approximately 11:00 am)
  • Date of Death: Friday, October 10, 2025
  • Location: Intersection of King Road and Penfield Road, Virginia, north of Adelaide, South Australia

Vehicles Involved

  • Toyota van, driven by a 42-year-old woman from Murray Bridge, carrying three child passengers (ages 6, 10, and 11)
  • Toyota ute, driven by a 37-year-old man from Virginia, carrying a four-year-old female passenger

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • Six-year-old female passenger, died in hospital on October 10 from crash injuries.
  • Other Injuries:
    • Two children aged 10 and 11 (minor injuries, hospitalised).
    • 42-year-old female driver of the van (minor injuries).
    • 37-year-old male ute driver and four-year-old female passenger (non-life-threatening injuries).

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services were called to the King and Penfield Road intersection at around 11:00 am on October 5 following reports of a two-vehicle collision.
  • The six-year-old girl was airlifted to hospital in critical condition and remained under care until her passing on October 10.
  • Major Crash investigators attended the scene to document evidence and reconstruct the collision.
  • The road was closed for several hours while crews cleared debris and police examined the site.

“Major Crash investigators attended the scene at the intersection of King and Penfield Roads.” — SA Police

Police Investigation
South Australia Police Major Crash investigators are examining:

  • The cause of the collision between the Toyota van and Toyota ute at the controlled intersection.
  • Whether failure to give way, visibility, or driver distraction contributed to the crash.
  • Eyewitness statements and CCTV/dashcam footage from vehicles travelling through Virginia at the time of the incident.

Community Impact
The girl’s death has devastated the Murray Bridge and Virginia communities. The initial crash had already shocked residents, with six people hospitalised, and the confirmation of her death has prompted an outpouring of sympathy for the families involved. The incident has reignited discussions about intersection safety in Adelaide’s northern growth corridors.

“The death of the six-year-old girl takes the number of lives lost on South Australian roads this year to 69.” — SA Police

Appeal for Information
Police continue to appeal for information:

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