Two Killed in Ute–Motorcycle Collision – O’Halloran Hill, SA – 23 December 2025

What happened

Incident Overview

Two men have died following a collision between a ute and a motorcycle in Adelaide’s southern suburbs. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Main South Road and Sunvalley Road at O’Halloran Hill on Tuesday afternoon. Both the ute driver and the motorcyclist were declared deceased at the scene. Major crash investigators attended and examined the circumstances of the collision.

• Crash Date: Tuesday, 23 December 2025 (around 5:10pm)
• Location: Intersection of Main South Road & Sunvalley Road, O’Halloran Hill, SA

• Holden ute — driven by a 60-year-old man
• Royal Enfield motorcycle — ridden by a 61-year-old man

• Fatalities:
  • 60-year-old Trott Park man — ute driver; died at the scene.
  • 61-year-old Morphett Vale man — motorcyclist; died at the scene.

The double fatality has impacted Adelaide’s southern suburbs and contributed to South Australia’s rising road toll, which police confirmed has reached 85 lives lost for the year.

Emergency Response

• SA Police, paramedics and emergency services attended the intersection shortly after the crash.
• Both men were pronounced deceased at the scene.
• Road closures were put in place for several hours while investigations were conducted.

Investigation

Major crash officers examined the scene to determine how the collision occurred.

• Vehicle movements through the intersection are under investigation.
• Police reviewed the scene before reopening the roads later that evening.

Appeal for Information

Police are urging anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant information to come forward.

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