There’s been an outpouring of grief for an eight-year-old girl, killed in a crash at Kidman Park.
POLICE are investigating whether family conflict was the catalyst for a road crash that killed an eight-year-old girl hours before her businessman father took his own life.
Nicola Tedesco was the only passenger in a BMW sedan driven by her mother Joanne, 33, when it smashed into a Stobie pole on Findon Rd at Kidman Park on Sunday morning.
The Advertiser understands Mrs Tedesco was trying to flee her estranged husband, Robert Tedesco, who was following behind in a black Porsche 4WD that has since been seized by police.
Nicola died in the Women’s and Children’s Hospital on Sunday evening. Mr Tesedsco, who owned the Cibo coffee shop on Rundle St, took his own life early on Monday.
Mrs Tedesco remained in hospital last night being treated for non-life threatening injuries.
Scores of tributes including flowers, a soft toy and mementos were left the crash scene on Monday.
A note described the dead girl as a “little angel”.
A floral tribute at the scene on Findon Rd, Kidman Park. Picture: Tait Schmaal
“Dear Nikki, we will love you forever, our little angel,” the note read.
Another note said that Nicola was now in heaven with her father.
Friends and family gathered at Mrs Tedesco’s Kidman Park home yesterday, but declined to speak to The Advertiser.
Neighbours said there was often shouting coming from the property and that Mrs Tedesco wanted to start a new life after leaving her husband.
One woman said the pair had lived an affluent lifestyle for many years and owned popular hospitality businesses around the state.
The couple formerly ran Boost Juice franchises and coffee shops.
The BMW sedan involved in the accident on Findon Road, Kidman Park.
Police yesterday afternoon confirmed that Major Crash officers were investigating the circumstances of the crash and appealed for any witnesses to come forward.
“There is an active investigation by Major Crash Investigation Unit into the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash at Kidman Park on Sunday morning,” an emailed release stated.
“Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the crash or events leading to the crash to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”
Nicola’s death takes the state’s road toll to 25, compared to 26 at the same time last year.
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Girl dies in Kidman Park crash, then father commits suicide
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