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Wingfield Bridge Crash: Young Man Killed in Fiery Accident

12 July 2024 · about 8:30pm · Wingfield, SA

Published 12 July 2024 · Updated 1 May 2026

Key facts

When
12 Jul 2024Friday, about 8:30pm
Where
Wingfield, SA
Type
Single-vehicle crash into wall, vehicle fire
Killed
1 personOne driver, male, 27 years old
Investigation
South Australia PoliceSouth Australia Police are investigating the cause of the crash.

What happened

Incident Overview

On Wednesday, 12 July 2024, a fatal single-vehicle crash occurred on Hanson Road at Wingfield Bridge in Adelaide’s north, claiming the life of a 27-year-old man. The vehicle struck a concrete wall and immediately erupted in flames, with the driver unable to be rescued from the scene.

Witnesses reported hearing a loud explosion and seeing the road illuminated by intense fire. Emergency services attended promptly, but the driver was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Location and Time

The collision occurred on Hanson Road at Wingfield Bridge, Adelaide’s north, at approximately 8:30 pm on Wednesday evening, 12 July 2024.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

  • Type: Car
  • Impact: Struck concrete wall on Hanson Road
  • Driver: 27-year-old male, Aidan Woods (deceased at scene)

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

  • 27-year-old male driver, Aidan Woods (deceased at scene)

Injuries

  • None reported.

Emergency Response

South Australia Police and emergency services attended the scene following the collision. The vehicle fire was extinguished, and the driver was pronounced deceased at the scene. The incident was managed by emergency responders, with the scene secured for investigation.

Investigation

South Australia Police are investigating the cause of the crash. Investigators are examining whether inattention or speed played a role in the fatal incident. The investigation is ongoing, and police are working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision.

Appeal for Information

South Australia Police are appealing for any witnesses or persons with information about the crash on Hanson Road at Wingfield Bridge to contact them. Anyone with relevant details is urged to come forward to assist the investigation.

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.

General information only, not legal advice.

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