The Adelaide Hills community is in mourning following the tragic death of popular footballer Daniel Wood in a severe car accident, marking the 16th road fatality in South Australia this year. The 35-year-old, who played for the Gumeracha Football Club, lost his life early this morning when his Holden station wagon crashed into a stobie pole on Uley Road at One Tree Hill, splitting the vehicle apart.
Tributes from family and friends highlight Wood’s “unwavering loyalty” and “warm smile.” Local residents have expressed their condolences and concerns about road safety, as the crash site is known for high-speed incidents. Many are calling for a reduction in the speed limit from 100km/h, with one resident suggesting it will likely drop to 80km/h due to safety fears.
This incident follows another fatality on Uley Road earlier this year when a father lost his life while dropping his children at school in Craigmore. South Australia’s road toll has raised serious alarm with 16 deaths recorded just six weeks into the year, prompting Premier Peter Malinauskas to acknowledge the ongoing heartache associated with these tragic events.