08 Sep 2026 8:47pm
A man has been reported after a crash at Evanston South this afternoon.
About 3.30pm on Tuesday 8 September, police and emergency services were called to a seven-vehicle crash on Main North Road after a semi-trailer rear ended a Toyota sedan triggering a chain reaction involving five other vehicles.
Three people were treated at the scene by SA Ambulance for non-life-threatening injuries.
Heavy Vehicle Enforcement Unit were in attendance.
The driver of the truck a 44-year-old man from Willaston tested positive to methamphetamine.
Officers searched the truck where it will be alleged a small quantity of methamphetamine and drug equipment were located.
The driver was reported for aggravated drive manner dangerous pending result of a forensic analysis and issued a drug diversion notice.
The truck was defected and towed from the scene.
Traffic restrictions were in place for several hours on Main North Road but have since reopened.
Police ask anyone who was witness to the incident and has not yest spoken with police or has dash cam footage of the incident to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or on 1800 333 000 - you can remain anonymous.
Reference 235085

