The Lenswood community in South Australia is mourning the sudden death of John Caldicott, a 60-year-old and respected member of the Adelaide Hills horticultural industry who died following a workplace traffic incident.
Emergency services were called to a property in Lenswood at approximately 7:20 p.m. on September 14, 2026, after reports of a traffic-related workplace incident. Caldicott was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigation Underway
South Australia Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and preparing a report for the coroner. SafeWork SA is also involved in the investigation.
Authorities have not released extensive details about the circumstances leading to the fatal incident, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Remembering John Caldicott
Caldicott was well known throughout the Adelaide Hills horticultural community, particularly for his connection to the region’s cherry-growing industry.
His work and involvement extended beyond his own farming activities. He contributed to industry initiatives and promotions and was associated with events connected to the Royal Adelaide Show.
Fruit Producers SA chief executive Grant Piggott expressed the industry’s grief following Caldicott’s death, describing him as a valued member of the cherry-growing industry and the wider Adelaide Hills community.
Loss Felt Across the Adelaide Hills
The death has left colleagues, fellow growers and members of the broader agricultural community mourning a man regarded as an active contributor to the region’s horticultural sector.
Lenswood and the surrounding Adelaide Hills are important agricultural areas, with fruit production forming a significant part of the local identity and economy. Caldicott’s death has therefore been felt across a community where farming relationships often extend beyond individual properties and businesses.
Family and Funeral Arrangements
Information about Caldicott’s immediate family and personal background was not available in the verified reporting reviewed for this article.
Funeral, memorial and visitation arrangements were also not available at the time of publication. Details are expected to be announced by his family or funeral service provider when arrangements are confirmed.
The investigation into the fatal workplace incident remains ongoing, with further information expected through authorities and the coroner.