A teenage driver has been taken to hospital after a single vehicle rollover near Swan Reach.
About 10.30pm on Saturday 31 October, police were notified of a crash on Big Bend East Road, Swan Reach, after an automatic crash alert was activated from a mobile phone.
Police attended and located a Toyota ute that had rolled onto its side. Officers established the 18-year-old driver had left the scene and was camping nearby with friends at Greenways Landing.
Concerned for the driver’s welfare, police commenced a search of the surrounding scrubland with the assistance of POLAIR and members from the State Emergency Service (SES).
A short time later, POLAIR located a heat signature near the campsite. Patrols attended and located the driver in nearby scrub.
The teen from Lockleys was taken to hospital for assessment of minor injuries.
Anyone who witnessed the vehicle prior to the crash, or has information that may assist investigators, is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or free call 1800 333 000.
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