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Driver Charged After Ute Rollover Kills Two on Kangaroo Island

The accused is bailed to appear in Kingscote Magistrates Court in November.

Overview

  • Police say a 42-year-old man from Hackham West was arrested and charged with two counts of causing death by careless use of a motor vehicle.
  • Emergency services responded about 11:30pm to Cape Willoughby Road at Cuttlefish Bay, where a 26-year-old UK national and a 55-year-old man from Woodcroft died at the scene.
  • The driver sustained minor injuries, was treated in hospital, and was granted bail.
  • Major Crash investigators examined the site and asked anyone with information or dashcam footage to contact Crime Stoppers.
  • The deaths lift South Australia’s road toll for the year to 59.