Rose and Ian Hampel die after horrific crash just metres from their home in Magdala, South Australia
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A married couple who were killed in a horrific collision with a truck in South Australia have been identified.
Rose Hampel, 63, and Ian Hampel, 67, of Magdala, died when their ute collided with a truck on Owen Road, about 70km north of Adelaide, on Friday afternoon.
The truck driver, 55, was taken to hospital, where he was treated for minor injuries and shock.
Rose Hampel, 63, and Ian Hampel, 67, of Magdala, died when their ute collided with a truck on Owen Road, about 70km north of Adelaide, on Friday afternoon.
The crash happened just a few hundred meters away from their house.
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The Hampels played together in the soft rock band 4titude.
They also stayed to defend their home during the Pinery fires in 2015.
Tributes have poured in for the Hampbels, who were remembered as a 'beautiful couple'.
'I wish to advise that my cousin Ian Hampel and his wife Rose sadly lost their lives in a vehicle accident on Friday, 17th of May, 2024,' Mr Hampel's cousin wrote on the Wilmington Community Board page.
'Ian was the eldest son of Ken and Eunice Hampel formerly of Wilmington, SA. Heart elt condolences to Elaine, David and families. Together forever.'
Nephew Ray Hampel wrote: 'Going to miss them and especially Uncle Ian's random conspiracy chats! He knew what the go was in this world!' his nephew wrote.
'My heart is aching, this is so unfair,' a friend wrote.
The truck driver, 55, was taken to hospital, where he was treated for minor injuries and shock
Ms Hampbel had worked at National Pharmacies and as a hairdresser, and was remembered by her customers and employees as a 'lovely person' and 'a great boss'.
Their deaths mark the 35th and 36th life lost on South Australian roads this year.
Detectives are investigating the cause of the crash.