Drunk driver

Drunk driver nabbed following a fatal accident. Photo: JMPD/ Facebook.

Drunk driver arrested for causing fatal accident

A drunk driver has been arrested by the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) for causing a fatal accident

Drunk driver

Drunk driver nabbed following a fatal accident. Photo: JMPD/ Facebook.

A drunk driver has been arrested by the Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) for causing a fatal accident earlier today, 23 October.

DRUNK DRIVER OVERTURNS BAKKIE IN LENASIA

According to the JMPD report, the dunk driver was involved in an accident at K43 and Volta Street in Lenasia. The accident led to the death of a passenger.

The drunk driver was consequently arrested by JMPD Region G Operations officers for DUI.

“The breathalyser reading was recorded at 0,69mg/l.”

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Drunk driver nabbed after causing a fatal crash. Photo: JMPD/ Facebook.

ARRESTED SUSPECT TO BE CHARGED WITH CULPABLE HOMICIDE

A case of Culpable Homicide will also be opened at Lenasia SAPS for further investigation.

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol remains a serious concern which can lead to serious injuries and death,” JMPD warned.

Meanwhile, JMPD remains on the lookout for a Mitsubishi Colt bakkie driver who run over an officer during a stop-and-search operation this morning.

JMPD spokesperson Xolani Fihla said whilst conducting a stop and search at Golden Highway and Oakmere in Orange Farm, Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) Officer Aubrey Mufundhisi Muhuvuza was hit by a silver grey Mitsubishi Colt bakkie. The driver of the bakkie failed to stop and drove away after crashing into the officer.

Fihla added that officers on the scene gave chase after the bakkie.
“Whilst searching, the bakkie was found abandoned along Mbatha Street in Orange Farm Extension 1 and the driver was not found,” he explained.

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The motive for not stopping is unknown at this stage. Could it be that he was driving under the influence of alcohol? I guess we are yet to find out when he eventually gets arrested.

This is a developing story.