Here is a summary of the latest police news on the Fleurieu and Kangaroo Island.

Hills Fleurieu police warn residents about offers of cheap bitumen

Hills Fleurieu Police have urged residents to be vigilant after a man claiming to work for the council was offering to lay cheap bitumen in Mount Barker.

About 1pm on Wednesday 29 January, a man dressed in high visibility/tradesman type clothing approached a person in the church office in Mann Street stating he was from 'the council'.

The man claimed the council were working in the area laying pipes, however incorrect materials had been received and as a result, there was a surplus of bitumen. The male offered to lay a bitumen driveway for a substantially discounted price.

When interrogated further about the work, the man appeared to reassess and left. It is believed the man was driving a light silver Holden Commodore utility with Queensland number plates.

The suspect is described as being of Caucasian appearance, aged in his early 30s, about 170cm tall, 80-85kg with short blonde hair spiked at the top, round face, clean shaven and a light tan complexion.

He was wearing an orange high-vis polo shirt, fawn tradie shorts and brown work boots with thick socks. He spoke with an Irish accent.

Hills Fleurieu Police believe there may be further similar incidents which have not been reported and encourage anyone with information to come forward.

Fatal crash near Seal Bay

A man has died following a crash on Kangaroo Island.

At 1pm, Sunday 2 February, police and emergency services were called to South Coast Road, near Hicksmans Road, Seal Bay after reports of a crash between a car and a bus.

Sadly the driver of the car, a 36-year-old, died at the scene. Three passengers in the car escaped serious injuries. The driver of the bus and the passengers were uninjured.

Major Crash Officers flew over from Adelaide to examine the circumstances surrounding the crash.

South Coast Road was closed to all traffic for several hours but has since been reopened.

There have been 10 lives lost on South Australian Roads this year compared to 14 at the same time last.

Woman reported after McLaren Vale crash

A woman has been reported for drink driving following a crash at McLaren Vale.

About 1.40am on Tuesday 28 January, police responded to a crash on Main Road where a Toyota sedan hit a tree and rolled onto its side.

Luckily the driver, sole occupant of the car, was not injured in the crash.

Police suspect that the driver was using her mobile phone just prior to the crash.

The woman was breath tested and allegedly produced a blood alcohol reading of 0.098, almost twice the legal limit.

A 72-year-old woman from McLaren Vale was reported for drink driving and will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.

Southern suburbs pursuit

A man has been arrested following a brief police pursuit in the southern suburbs.

Just after 1.30pm Monday 27 January police spotted a silver Mazda travelling on Honeypot Road at Noarlunga Downs. 

Checks revealed the car had incorrect number plates. Patrols tried to pull over the car but it allegedly took off at speed away from them and a short pursuit ensued.

The low speed pursuit travelled around the Hackham area for a few minutes before the car appears to have had mechanical issues in Patricia Grove. 

The Mazda allegedly rolled backward in to a police car before the driver, and sole occupant got out and ran.

The man ran to Cabernet Drive then to Pennys Hill Road where he allegedly went into the back yard of a home. Extra patrols were called and cordoned surrounding streets.

A short time later a 26-year-old Middleton man was located and arrested by police. The man was taken to Noarlunga Hospital where he was treated for minor injuries.

Police expect to charge him with numerous offences including driving to evade police, driving without due care, driving unlicenced, unregistered, property damage and unlawful possession.

The man was also drug tested and allegedly returned a positive result for methamphetamine, his sample will be sent to Forensic Services SA for further analysis. 

He was also issued an expiation notice after police located a small amount of cannabis in his possession.

There were no injuries to police. The police vehicle sustained minor damage and was driven from the scene. The Mazda was towed from the scene.

Traffic report

About 7.55pm on Friday 24 January, police stopped a 32-year-old man from Strathalbyn on Lime Street, Strathalbyn after checks revealed his licence was disqualified. He was reported for driving while disqualified and will be summonsed to appear in court at later date.

About 12.46am on Saturday 25 January, police stopped a 31-year-old man from Victor Harbor on Hindmarsh Road at McCracken. The man underwent a breath test and returned a reading of 0.098. 

He was reported for exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol, he was issued a six-month immediate loss of licence notice and his car was impounded for 28 days. He will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.