Pedestrian crashes

Fatal Pedestrian SA

Pedestrian killed in Adelaide CBD bus crash on Wednesday, 1 April 2026

1 April 2026 · about 5:00pm · King William Road and Victoria Drive, Adelaide CBD, SA

Published 2 April 2026

Key facts

When
1 Apr 2026Wednesday, about 5:00pm
Where
King William Road and Victoria Drive, Adelaide CBD, SA
Type
Pedestrian struck by bus
Killed
1 person39-year-old woman from North Adelaide, pedestrian, died at the scene
Injured
1 personNo other injuries were reported in this crash
Investigation
Major Crash, Victoria PoliceThe crash remains under investigation by Major Crash investigators.

What happened

Incident Overview

A 39-year-old woman died after being struck by an Adelaide Metro bus in the Adelaide CBD. The crash occurred at an intersection on King William Road, with Major Crash investigators examining the scene before the road reopened.

  • Crash Date: Wednesday, 1 April 2026 (about 5pm)
  • Location: King William Road and Victoria Drive, Adelaide CBD, SA
  • Adelaide Metro bus
  • Fatalities:
    • 39-year-old woman from North Adelaide, pedestrian, died at the scene
  • Injuries:
    • No other injuries were reported in this crash

Police acknowledged the incident was traumatic for witnesses and said support and counselling resources were available for those affected.

Emergency Response

  • SA Police and Major Crash investigators attended and examined the scene.
  • The woman died at the scene; no hospital transport was reported.
  • King William Road was closed for about five hours and later reopened.

Investigation

The crash remains under investigation by Major Crash investigators. Police said a number of people witnessed the incident and urged anyone who has not yet spoken to officers to come forward.

  • No charges have been announced.
  • No court appearances have been announced.

Appeal for Information

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the crash, or has relevant information, to contact authorities.

  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.
  • Policelink: Call 131 444.
Source
Crime Stoppers QLD: 1800 333 000, Policelink: 131 444

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.

Outcome key

  • Fatal
  • Serious or critical
  • Other

No-obligation first consultation

Talk to a road injury lawyer

If you were hurt, or someone close to you was killed, we can explain your options in plain terms. No-obligation first consultation, no win, no fee*.

Call 1300 529 529 Send an enquiry

More from the road accident feed

All road accidents

3,248 incidents recorded

About this feed

Carter Capner Law monitors road accidents involving cars, motorcycles, trucks, buses, e-bikes, e-scooters, pedestrians, and cyclists throughout Australia to spotlight road safety issues. We act for drivers, riders, passengers, pedestrians, and the families of those killed or injured on our roads.