Speed ‘contributing factor’ in fatal single-vehicle crash

Speed is believed to have contributed to a fatal crash on the Taieri Plain, near Outram, on Tuesday night, police say.

Senior Sergeant Anthony Bond said no other vehicles were involved in the crash, in which the male driver — the sole occupant of the convertible car — was killed.

"Speed is believed to be a contributing factor," he said.

A police spokeswoman said emergency services responded to the crash in Huntly Rd, Woodside, about 7.20pm.

The road remained remained closed yesterday morning.