Dramatic dashcam footage has documented a hair-raising road incident in the heart of Adelaide’s central business district that left onlookers stunned, with a 52-year-old female driver walking away from a catastrophic vehicle rollover with only minor harm. The incident unfolded just after 6 p.m. local time on Thursday, August 13, along Twin Street, a busy thoroughfare steps away from the popular Rundle Mall shopping precinct.
Recorded by a nearby dashcam, the sequence of events shows the driver’s luxury Tesla electric vehicle moving down the street before striking a rigid traffic bollard positioned at the end of the roadway. The force of the high-impact collision sent the vehicle flipping violently into the air, before it came to a rest on its side mere moments later. The short clip also captures the immediate reaction of bystanders, who can be seen reacting with shock before rushing to the driver’s aid to offer help.
In an official statement following the crash, a spokesperson for South Australia Police confirmed that against all odds, the driver – a resident of St Peters aged 52 – was able to exit the damaged vehicle without assistance. Emergency responders treated her for minor injuries on site, and no serious harm was reported. The wrecked Tesla was subsequently removed from the crash site via tow truck.
Authorities have now launched a public appeal for any members of the public who witnessed the collision directly to come forward with information. Witnesses are asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 and reference incident number 211273 to assist with ongoing inquiries into what caused the crash.