Ute Passengers Injured At Quorn

A driver was arrested after passengers riding in the rear tray of her ute were injured at Quorn last night.

Emergency services responded to reports of an accident in Seventh Street, Quorn about 10.15pm on Friday 23 October.

It will be alleged three adult passengers had been riding on the rear tailgate of the moving ute when they fell off.

A 55-year-old Seaford man was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries.

A 57-year-old woman and 33-year-old man, both from Quorn, were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver, a 51-year-old Quorn woman, and front passenger, a 60-year-old Quorn man, were not injured.

The driver was subsequently arrested and charged with aggravated driving without due care.

She was bailed to appear in the Port Augusta Magistrates Court on 30 November.

The ute was impounded for forensic examination.

Investigations are continuing. Anyone with information that may assist the investigation is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or 1800 333 000.

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