Young woman killed in hit-and-run in Adelaide's north-eastTopic:Road Accidents and Incidents3h ago3 hours agoTue 6 May 2025 at 10:35pmNorth East Road at Hillcrest the morning after the fatal incident. (ABC News: Lincoln Rothall)In short:A 20-year-old woman was hit and killed by a car at Hillcrest on Tuesday night.Witnesses have described seeing a silver sedan that did not stop after the crash.What's next?Police are investigating the circumstances, including "the woman's presence on the roadway before the fatal crash".abc.net.au/news/woman-killed-in-hit-and-run-crash-at-hillcrest/105262192Link copiedShareShare articlePolice are investigating the circumstances surrounding a hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a 20-year-old woman on Adelaide's North East Road on Tuesday night.A passing police patrol was on the scene within seconds and despite performing urgent CPR, was unable to save the Greenacres woman, who was struck by the car at Hillcrest about 11pm.Police said the woman was hit by a silver sedan that did not stop at the scene, and that investigations were focused on "the woman's presence on the roadway before the fatal crash".CCTV footage appears to show the woman sitting on the ground before the crash, and the car then speeding off.CCTV showing the road in the aftermath of the hit-and-run crash. (Supplied)SA Police Commissioner Grant Stevens has urged the driver to come forward."We are looking for a small silver sedan. We have captured it on CCTV," he said."It was simply a coincidence that police were in the very near vicinity at the time."What happened at Hillcrest last night was a tragic situation where a young woman’s lost her life as a result of being hit by a vehicle."The crash happened near Forbes Street at Hillcrest. (ABC News: Lincoln Rothall)The commissioner asked anyone with information about the car, which could now have front-end damage, or the driver to "contact Crime Stoppers or contact police directly"."It is in their [the driver's] best interests to come forward as quickly as possible," he said.The woman's death was the 29th on the state's roads since the start of this year.Police tried to perform CPR but the woman could not be saved. (ABC News: Lincoln Rothall)The incident came just hours after a 17-year-old boy from Gawler Belt suffered life-threatening injuries in a crash on Haydon Road at Kangaroo Flat.Police said the young driver hit a heavy roller parked on the roadside.The boy was flown to hospital. Major Crash investigators are examining the circumstances of the incident.Posted 3h ago3 hours agoTue 6 May 2025 at 10:35pm, updated 49m ago49 minutes agoWed 7 May 2025 at 1:41amShare optionsCopy linkFacebookX (formerly Twitter)Top StoriesPakistan's prime minister vows India's attacks will 'not go unpunished'LIVEPhoto shows A man rides his motorbike through rubble in the darkASIC takes action against Macquarie for 'significant' failuresTopic:Business and Industry RegulationPhoto shows Macquarie Group headquarters, SydneyCourt orders release of 'vicious' CCTV footage after three-year legal battleTopic:CrimePhoto shows External images of Reiby Youth Detention Centre.A feedback loop tanked Dutton's campaign in its final weekAAnalysis by Annabel CrabbPhoto shows Clive Palmer NPCNationals leader backs in nuclear as Liberal senator demands it be scrappedLIVEPhoto shows Liberal Party launch in SydneyRelated storiesDriver charged after man struck by two cars in fatal crashTopic:Road Accidents and IncidentsPhoto shows Spray paint marks on a two-lane road next to a barrier in the middle and cars parked on the sideSA police release vision of car that failed to stop after fatal hit-runTopic:PolicePhoto shows A Toyota Prado driving down a streetRelated topicsAdelaideGawler BeltGreenacresHillcrestRoad Accidents and IncidentsSATraffic OffencesTop StoriesPakistan's prime minister vows India's attacks will 'not go unpunished'Topic:Unrest, Conflict and WarPhoto shows A man rides his motorbike through rubble in the darkASIC takes action against Macquarie for 'significant' failuresTopic:Business and Industry RegulationCourt orders release of 'vicious' CCTV footage after three-year legal battleTopic:CrimeA feedback loop tanked Dutton's campaign in its final weekAAnalysis by Annabel CrabbNationals leader backs in nuclear as Liberal senator demands it be scrappedTopic:ElectionsJust InFather who fatally shook baby has 10 years added to jail timeTopic:Courts17m ago17 minutes agoWed 7 May 2025 at 2:13amLiberal leadership race narrows to two likely contenders, Ley and Taylor, as MPs split over nuclearTopic:Liberal Party of Australia20m ago20 minutes agoWed 7 May 2025 at 2:09amKaren Webb to step down as NSW police commissionerBREAKING1m ago1 minutes agoWed 7 May 2025 at 2:29amBean counting continues as independent Jessie Price eyes a 'not-so-safe' Labor seatTopic:Australian Federal Elections15m ago15 minutes agoWed 7 May 2025 at 2:14amMore Just InBack to top