Tragedy Strikes South East: Young Father Killed in Horror Crash, Community Left Reeling
- 37-year-old Mount Gambier man dies after his Mazda ute slams into a tree on Tantanoola Rd
- Emergency crews rushed to the scene but the driver was pronounced dead at the scene
- The devastating crash brings the 2025 road toll to 70, leaving the local community heartbroken
In a shocking incident that has left the South East community reeling, a 37-year-old Mount Gambier man has been killed in a horror crash on Friday afternoon.
Emergency services responded to the scene on Tantanoola Rd around 2:30pm, where they found the man’s Mazda ute had left the road and crashed into a tree. Despite their best efforts, the driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with the Major Crash Investigators flown in to determine what led to the fatal smash. The road was closed for several hours between Kongorong-Tantanoola Road and the Princes Highway, reopening just after 10pm on Friday.
In a somber reminder of the devastating impact of road accidents, the 37-year-old’s death marks the 70th life lost on South Australian roads this year. The community is left to mourn the loss of a young life, taken far too soon.
As investigations continue, the community is urged to come together to support the family and friends of the deceased. The tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of road safety and the devastating consequences of accidents on our roads.