Police Seeking Witnesses To Fatal Crash In CBD

Police have released images of two cars seen in the CBD just after a pedestrian died in a crash on Wakefield Street.

Police and emergency services were called to the intersection of Wakefield Street and Frome Street, Adelaide about 9.30pm on Sunday 30 March by reports of a collision.

It is believed the pedestrian was crossing Wakefield Street when he was struck by a Nissan four-wheel drive, then by a second vehicle, a Mazda station wagon.

Sadly, the 65-year-old Adelaide man died at the scene.

The driver of the Nissan, a 61-year-old Mitchell Park man, was arrested by Major Crash officers and charged with cause death by careless driving. He was bailed to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on 18 June.

The driver of the Mazda, a 20-year-old Hillcrest man, is assisting police with their enquiries.

Both vehicles were towed from the scene for forensic examination.

Major Crash Investigation Section has released two images of two separate cars following an investigation.

Following the initial collision between the Nissan utility and the pedestrian a dark sedan with a spoiler on the rear and a white SUV were seen in CCTV footage to pass through the collision scene in a westerly direction.

These two vehicles are not believed to be involved in the collision (images below).

Police are appealing for the driver of both vehicles or any other witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Please reference 25-034M.

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