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93-Year-Old Woman Seriously Injured in Rollover – West Lakes Shore, SA – 16 September 2026

West Lakes Shore, South Australia

Published 16 September 2026

Key facts

Where
West Lakes Shore, South Australia

What happened

Incident Overview
A 93-year-old woman was seriously injured when a Holden sedan struck a palm tree and rolled at a West Lakes Shore intersection on Wednesday, 16 September 2026.

Emergency services attended the intersection of West Lakes Boulevard and Bartley Terrace at about midday. The car came to rest upside down after hitting the tree.

Location, Time and Vehicle

  • Crash date: Wednesday, 16 September 2026
  • Reported time: About 12pm
  • Location: West Lakes Boulevard and Bartley Terrace, West Lakes Shore, South Australia
  • Vehicle: Holden sedan

Injuries and Emergency Response
The driver, a 93-year-old woman from Semaphore South, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. No other occupants or injuries were identified in the report.

Road Impact and Investigation
Road closures and diversions were introduced while emergency services worked at the scene. The roads later reopened. Police are investigating the circumstances of the rollover.

If you were involved in a crash in Queensland

  1. 01Injury claims are usually made against the compulsory third party (CTP) insurer of the vehicle at fault.
  2. 02A Notice of Accident Claim Form is generally due within 9 months of the crash, or within 1 month of first consulting a lawyer, whichever is earlier.
  3. 03Families of people killed in a crash may be able to claim for loss of financial support.

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