A serious and fatal crash in South Australia’s Barossa Valley has left one woman dead and another injured after a head-on collision on the Sturt Highway at Daveyston on Tuesday morning, September 1, 2026.
Emergency services were called to the scene shortly before 8:30 a.m. following reports of a serious collision. South Australia Police confirmed that the crash occurred on the Sturt Highway in Daveyston, with emergency crews and Major Crash investigators attending the scene.
Woman Dies in Barossa Valley Crash
Police later confirmed that a 29-year-old woman from Wallaroo died at the scene of the collision.
She was driving a Suzuki SUV when it was involved in a head-on crash with a Toyota sedan. Despite the emergency response, the woman could not be saved.
Her death is the latest fatality recorded on South Australian roads this year, adding to growing concerns about serious crashes across the state.
Second Driver Taken to Hospital
The Toyota was being driven by a 32-year-old woman from Kilkenny.
She was treated at the scene by paramedics before being flown to hospital. Her injuries were described as non-life-threatening.
No further serious injuries have been reported in connection with the crash at the time of the latest update.
Sturt Highway Closed After Collision
The crash caused significant disruption on the Sturt Highway.
South Australia Police advised that northbound traffic was blocked, while southbound traffic was restricted to a single lane. Motorists were urged to avoid the area while emergency services worked at the scene.
The South Australian Country Fire Service also listed the incident as a vehicle accident at the Hempel Road/Sturt Highway intersection in Daveyston.
Major Crash Investigators at Scene
Major Crash investigators attended the scene to establish how the collision occurred.
Early reports have described the incident as a head-on collision, but the precise circumstances leading to the crash remain under investigation.
Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or has relevant dashcam footage to come forward. Investigators are particularly interested in information that could help establish what happened immediately before the vehicles collided.
Community Mourns
The fatal crash has brought sadness to the Barossa Valley and the wider South Australian community.
The death of a 29-year-old woman has left family, friends and loved ones facing a devastating loss, while the circumstances of the collision remain under investigation.
As authorities continue their work at the crash site, motorists are being reminded to exercise caution and follow police directions around emergency scenes.
Investigation Continues
Police have not released the full circumstances surrounding the collision, and investigators will continue examining evidence from the scene.
Witness statements, vehicle damage, road conditions and any available dashcam footage may help investigators reconstruct the moments leading up to the crash.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is being asked to contact Crime Stoppers South Australia on 1800 333 000.
Latest Update
A 29-year-old Wallaroo woman has died following a fatal head-on crash on the Sturt Highway at Daveyston in South Australia’s Barossa Valley today. A second driver, a 32-year-old Kilkenny woman, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Northbound traffic remains affected as authorities investigate the circumstances of the collision.
The tragedy has left another South Australian family grieving while Major Crash investigators work to determine exactly what caused the fatal collision. Motorists travelling through the Daveyston area are urged to avoid the affected section of the Sturt Highway and allow emergency crews room to carry out their work.