A 29-year-old woman has died following a serious head-on collision on the Sturt Highway at Daveyston in South Australia’s Barossa Valley on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with Major Crash investigators now working to establish what happened.
South Australia Police said emergency services were called to the Sturt Highway shortly before 8:30 a.m. after a Toyota sedan and a Suzuki SUV collided. The 29-year-old woman, who was driving the Suzuki and was from Wallaroo, died at the scene. Police confirmed the crash was fatal and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision.
The Toyota was being driven by a 32-year-old woman from Kilkenny. She survived the crash but suffered injuries described as non-life-threatening and was taken to hospital for treatment.
The collision caused major disruption on the Sturt Highway, with northbound lanes blocked and southbound traffic restricted while emergency crews and investigators worked at the scene. Motorists were advised to avoid the area during the response.
Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone who may have dashcam footage or other information that could help investigators understand the moments leading up to the collision. The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation, and no charges have been reported.
The woman’s death marks another tragic loss on South Australian roads and has left family and friends mourning a life that ended suddenly. Investigators will continue examining the vehicles, available footage and witness accounts as they work to determine exactly how the two vehicles came to collide on the Sturt Highway.
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