South Australia Police are investigating after a 13-year-old boy was struck by a Toyota sedan, believed to be a taxi, at the intersection of Kyeema Avenue and Winston Avenue in Cumberland Park on Tuesday night.

Police spokesperson said emergency services were called to the roundabout about 7.30 pm, with the boy treated at the scene before being taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police allege the driver left the scene after the crash and then returned about 40 minutes later to speak with officers. SAPOL said the circumstances of the incident, along with the driver’s actions after the collision, are now being examined by officers from the Road Policing Section. No charges had been laid as of Wednesday.

Footage aired by 7NEWS showed a police officer confronting the driver after he returned, accusing him of ignoring what he was required to do after a crash. SA Police investigators are examining whether the man could face charges over allegedly leaving the scene, while officers also sought to formally speak with the injured boy in the hospital.

The crash has also renewed local concern about safety at the Cumberland Park roundabout. Residents told local media the area had become increasingly dangerous, with repeated collisions and heavy traffic adding to the risk for pedestrians and nearby homes.

The incident remains under investigation, and police have not yet announced any prosecution outcome. For now, the focus remains on how the collision occurred and why the driver allegedly left before returning to the scene.

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