The number of lives lost on South Australian roads has risen with the death of an unborn baby following a crash at North Plympton earlier this month.
Just after midday on Friday 3 October, police were called to the intersection of Marion Road and Murdoch Avenue at North Plympton after reports of a crash between a Toyota sedan and a Nissan station wagon.
A 29-year-old woman from Queensland, who was 22 weeks pregnant at the time of the crash, was a passenger in the Nissan station wagon. She was taken to hospital for treatment, and sadly, the unborn child has died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.
Another passenger of the Nissan, a 64-year-old woman from Queensland, was also taken to hospital for treatment to minor injuries.
Traffic Services Branch members are investigating the circumstances of the crash.
Superintendent Shane Johnson, Officer in Charge, Traffic Services Branch, said, "This is a devastating tragedy that highlights the fragility of life and the far-reaching consequences of road trauma. The loss of an unborn child in such circumstances is heartbreaking, and our thoughts are with the family during this incredibly difficult time."
In Australia, the death of an unborn baby as a result of a road crash is included in the road toll if the mother is more than 20 weeks pregnant. As a result, this will be the 71st life lost on South Australian roads this year.
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has any dashcam footage and has not yet spoken to police is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au
