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

Fatal crash at Strathalbyn

Two women have died following a fatal crash at Strathalbyn last week.

Just after 2.30pm on Friday 28 August, emergency services were called to Long Valley Road, about 4km north of Strathalbyn, after two cars collided head on.

Sadly the driver of a Mazda sedan, a 70-year-old woman from Strathalbyn, died at the scene. The passenger, an 84-year-old woman from Strathalbyn, was flown to Flinders Medical Centre in a critical condition, but died a short time later.

The driver of a Holden Commodore sedan, a 43-year-old man from Mount Barker, was conveyed to Mount Barker hospital where he was treated for minor injuries.

There have been 63 lives lost on SA roads compared to 75 at the same time last year.

Police investigate motorcyclist incidents in southern suburbs

Police are seeking any witnesses to two separate incidents involving a motorcycle, where a member of the public and a police officer were assaulted.

On Friday 31 July a member of the public was sitting outside Meadows Bakery on Mawson Road when a motorbike passed at excessive speed on two occasions. The victim shook his head at the rider who returned and assaulted the victim by punching him once to the chest causing him to fall backwards. The motorcycle is believed to be a red/white Yamaha YZF 600 or 1000 model.

In the second incident, about 8.24pm on Tuesday 25 August police were called to a service station on Babbacombe Drive, Moana in relation to a vehicle acting suspiciously. While on the way to the service station, police observed an unknown motorcycle riding at high speed.

When patrols arrived at the service station they saw the same motorcycle parked next to the suspicious vehicle. When officers went to speak to the rider, he got back on the motorcycle, and quickly accelerated towards the police officer, who sustained a minor shoulder injury when he tried to avoid the motorcycle.

The motorcycle was bearing active stolen plates of South Australian registration YYU521 that were reported stolen on 29 May from a Glenelg East address.

Investigations are continuing and police would like to hear from anyone who saw the incident or who may have dashcam vision of either incident to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au

Keep your eyes peeled for stolen boat

Police are investigating after a boat and trailer were stolen from Reynella last week.

Sometime between 6pm Friday 21 and 9am Saturday 22 August a boat and trailer were stolen form underneath a carport at a house on Oval Road.

The boat is a 5.2m half cabin fishing boat with a black 90hp Mercury outboard motor. It has a blue hull with faded shark pictures on the side and a gold safety bar around the front of the boat. The boat is HIN number VF143S, and the trailer registration is, South Australia YGM-119.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or report on line at www.crimestopperssa.com.au – you can remain anonymous.

Traffic Report

Just after 9pm on Tuesday 26 August, police stopped a car on Mill Road at Waitpinga after checks revealed the driver had a suspended licence. A 35-year-old man from Victor Harbor, was reported for driving while suspended and will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.

Police stopped a car on Railway Terrace, Victor Harbor about 1.20am on Thursday 28 August. The driver, a 34-year-old man from Hayborough, was found to be driving while unlicenced. He was reported for the offence and will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.

About 8.45pm on Sunday 29 August, police stopped a  car on Port Elliot Road at Goolwa. The driver, a 31-year-old man from Roxby Downs, was breath tested and allegedly produced a blood alcohol reading of 0.108. He was reported for drink driving, issued with a six-month instant loss of licence and his car was impounded. He will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.

Just after 10pm on Sunday 30 August, police stopped a 41-year-old man from Christies Downs at Main South Road, Yankalilla for driving while disqualified. He was reported for this offence and issued an on the spot fine for driving an unregistered vehicle. His car was impounded.

Police stopped a driver on Buick Drive at American River about 6.20pm on Sunday. The 54-year-old man from KI was issued an on the spot fine for driving unlicenced and driving an unregistered/uninsured motor vehicle.

About 9.45 pm on Sunday police stopped a car on Hindmarsh Road at Victor Harbor A 34-year-old man from McCracken allegedly refused to comply with directions in relation to a roadside alcohol test. The man was reported and his vehicle was impounded. He will be summonsed to appear in court at a later date.

Updated COVID-19 Directions 2020- Public Activity No 8

An update has been made to public activity restrictions in South Australia.

The Emergency Management (Public Activities No 7) (COVID-19) Direction 2020 has been revoked and replaced by the Emergency Management (Public Activities No 8) (COVID-19) Direction 2020. This new Direction comes into effect as of 0001 Friday 28 August 2020.

The new Direction provides an update to the restrictions currently in place for gatherings across South Australia, introduces the provision for a wedding dance at a wedding ceremony or reception and changes in relation to takeaway food and beverage purchases and COVID Marshal requirements for social clubs.

Gathering provisions

A gathering of 50 people at a residential premises (includes short term rental and houseboats) is a permitted gathering, providing the density requirements of 1 person per 2 square meters is adhered to.

Dancing at weddings

The Direction has been updated to allow the persons being wed at a wedding ceremony with the opportunity to undertake one dance at either the wedding ceremony or reception at relevant licensed premises.

Takeaway food and beverages

A business which provides takeaway food and/or beverages, if consumed on the premises now requires a COVID Safe Plan and COVID Marshal. Examples of this include a deli, a fast food outlet or a small takeaway outlet such as a pizza store or fish and chip shop.

The density requirements of 1 person per 2 square meters apply and there are to be no communal food or beverage service areas.

If food and beverages are being consumed onsite people must be seated at tables which are physically separate from any bar or area for taking orders.

COVID Marshal requirements

The Direction has been amended to identify that social clubs are no longer required to have a COVID Marshal.

It is acknowledged that many restrictions still apply, but they are critical in dealing with the spread of COVID-19.

All existing directions, frequently asked questions and other information can be found here: https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/emergency-declarations

If you require further information you can call the SA COVID-19 Information Line on 1800 253 787 between the hours of 9am to 5pm 7 days per week or go to the SA Health website at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au or www.sa.gov.au/covid-19