ਮੈਲਬੌਰਨ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਹੁਣ ਐਡੀਲੈਡ ਵਿੱਚ ਇਕ ਦਰਦਨਾਕ ਹਾਦਸੇ ਵਿਚ ਪੁਲਸ ਅਧਿਕਾਰੀ ਸਮੇਤ ਦੋ ਦੀ ਮੌਤ
Top cop one of two mother's killed in Adelaide crash
Detective Chief Superintendent Joanne Shanahan was in the passenger seat when a Holden driven by her husband Peter – a retired police detective and General Counsel for SAPOL – was hit by another car that allegedly ran a red light at a busy intersection in Urrbrae at 1.40pm yesterday.
Cheif Superintendent Shanahan died at the scene along with the sole occupant of a silver BMW, Tania McNeill.
The decorated officer has been remembered for her invaluable work in domestic violence and role in co-ordinating SAPOL's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
"Not only have we lost a beautiful person but also an officer with a wealth of knowledge - Detective Chief Superintendent Joanne Shanahan leaves an overwhelming footprint on SAPOL having received the Australian Police Medal in 2019 for her outstanding service to the organisation and to the community of South Australia," a SAPOL spokesperson said.
Cheif Superintendent Shanahan's husband was taken to hospital but "escaped serious injury" and has been released.
Ms McNeill has been described as a "loving vibrant lady who enjoyed a good laugh".
"She was a kind and loving mother, wife, daughter and sister who would do anything for anyone," her family said in a statement.
"Tania worked extremely hard in her day job as well and helping out with the family business.
"Words cannot describe the pain our family are feeling at this time. Tania's loss will be deeply felt by so many forever."
The 20-year-old driver of a VW ute remains at the Royal Adelaide Hospital with life threatening injuries.
Witnesses told 9News speed was a factor in the "horrendous" crash.
"There was a car airborne right in front of my window, another car came through the wall, another car hit the wall. There was debris flying through the air," Janine Dunn told 9News.
"It was an explosion, basically a bomb scene going off," Tom Colin told 9News.
Major Crash officers are investigating the incident.
"It is a horrific scene and tragic for everyone involved," Superintendent Craig Wall said.9news.
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