25/03/2023
Breaking news | VW POLO DRIVER DIED IN CRASH ON R81
A VW Polo driver died in the crash after three vehicles were involved in the accident on R81 en route to Ntimani brick yard on Friday afternoon.
The preliminary investigation revealed that three vehicles crashed after the fourth vehicle that led to the accident did not stop at the scene.
The deceased was travelling in his white VW Polo towards Malamulele direction.
Police spokesman Sergeant Ridgewell Rikhotso said, the vehicle behind VW Polo struck him in the rear.
"He lost control of the vehicle and deviated to another lane and collided with the vehicle travelling in the opposite direction and died instantaneously.
"The deceased is unknown at this stage and his body was taken to Nkhensani Hospital mortuary.
"A driver and a passenger of the vehicle that struck the deceased car from behind were taken to hospital in critical condition for medical treatment.
"The police also found the driver's licence in the deceased's car belonging to H Mabasa.
"The police call on community members to help identify the family of the deceased, and they can do so by contacting Warrant Officer Chauke at 0827290343 or crime stop number 0860010111", added Rikhotso.