Young woman, 21, dies after late-night two-car crash - as another passenger fights for life in hospital

By CAITLIN POWELL - NEWS REPORTER Published: 00:24, 5 August 2026 | Updated: 00:24, 5 August 2026 A young woman has died after two cars collided on the coast of South Australia about 21km from Adelaide.  Emergency services were called to the intersection of Barramundi Drive and Lonsdale Road at Hallett Cove at 10pm on Tuesday following reports of a crash.  SA Police were told there had been a collision involving a Nissan station wagon and Subaru sedan.  A passenger in the Nissan, a 21-year-old woman from Hallett Cove, died at the scene. A second female passenger, 20, was taken to hospital in critical condition.  The driver of the Nissan, a 21-year-old woman from Morphett Vale, and the driver of the Subaru, a 27-year-old man from Aberfoyle Park, were both treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Police temporarily closed roads while investigators examined the scene. The woman’s death is the 73rd life lost on South Australian roads this year.  Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. A young woman has died after two cars collided on the coast of South Australia Emergency services were called to the intersection of Barramundi Drive and Lonsdale Road at Hallett Cove at 10pm on Tuesday following reports of a crash Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.