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Woman Killed, Child Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash – Western Flat, SA – 8 August 2025

8 August 2025 · about 8:00pm · Naracoorte Road, Western Flat, SA (15 minutes south of Bordertown)

Published 9 August 2025 · Updated 24 April 2026

Key facts

When
8 Aug 2025Friday, about 8:00pm
Where
Naracoorte Road, Western Flat, SA (15 minutes south of Bordertown)
Type
Single-vehicle crash into tree
Killed
2 peopleDeceased: 34-year-old female driver from Mount Gambier; Injured: 7-year-old male passenger, sustained minor injuries and transported to hospital
Investigation
South Australia Police, Major Crash UnitThe South Australia Police Major Crash unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.

What happened

Incident Overview

A 34-year-old woman from Mount Gambier has died after crashing her Mitsubishi SUV into a tree at Western Flat in South Australia’s rural east. A seven-year-old boy travelling with her sustained minor injuries.

According to SA Police, the Mitsubishi SUV left the roadway and struck a tree. Emergency services responded quickly, but the driver was declared deceased at the scene. The young passenger was taken to hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

  • Crash Date: Friday, 8 August 2025
  • Crash Time: Approximately 8:00pm
  • Location: Naracoorte Road, Western Flat, SA (15 minutes south of Bordertown)
  • Mitsubishi SUV – single vehicle involved in collision

Injuries / Fatalities

  • Deceased: 34-year-old female driver from Mount Gambier
  • Injured: 7-year-old male passenger, sustained minor injuries and transported to hospital

Naracoorte Road was closed for several hours while major crash investigators examined the scene and conducted forensic analysis.

Investigation

The South Australia Police Major Crash unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision. This incident marks the 48th road fatality in South Australia for 2025.

Appeal for Information

Authorities have urged anyone with relevant information to contact police.

Source
Crime Stoppers SA: 1800 333 000

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  3. 03Families of people killed in a crash may be able to claim for loss of financial support.

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