Man killed after car rolls into creek south of Adelaide, driver charged

A man has been charged after a car he was driving crashed into a creek south of Adelaide, killing his passenger.

Police say the vehicle lost control near Myponga at about 7pm Tuesday, crashing through a barricade and rolling a number of times.

The car landed in the creek after hitting a tree. Source: 7 News
The car landed in the creek after hitting a tree. Source: 7 News

It then hit a tree before flipping into the creek, landing upside down.

The 34-year-old male passenger was trapped in the vehicle and died at the scene.

The car landed upside down in the water. Source: 7 News
The car landed upside down in the water. Source: 7 News
One man died at the scene while another was taken to hospital. Source: 7 News
One man died at the scene while another was taken to hospital. Source: 7 News

The 33-year-old driver suffered minor injuries and was later charged with causing death by dangerous driving.

He was refused police bail and will appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on Wednesday.

The state's road toll now stands at 67 compared to 53 at the same time last year.