Police are preparing a report for the State Coroner following the discovery of a man’s body at Hindmarsh Island yesterday afternoon.

Police were called to Tolarno Drive about 1.30pm on Friday 17 February after a member of the public reported seeing a car submerged in the water.  

Water Operations Police attended the scene to assist with a search of the water and subsequently located the body of a 52-year-old man from Pooraka, in the submerged vehicle.

Major Crash officers attended the scene and will be investigating the incident.

There are no suspicious circumstances and no criminal offences have been disclosed at this time.

The man’s death is the 22nd life lost on SA roads compared to 6 at the same time last year.

Anyone who has any information that may assist police is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.