A SA driver was caught trying to flee the scene of an accident they seemingly caused on a Gauteng highway. Image: Facebook / SADC TV
‘Well done’: SA reacts to men who blocked driver from leaving crash
South African social media users praised two Good Samaritans who stopped an SA driver from fleeing the scene of an accident he caused.
A SA driver was caught trying to flee the scene of an accident they seemingly caused on a Gauteng highway. Image: Facebook / SADC TV
A shocking video of a SA driver trying to flee the scene of a huge car accident, they seemingly caused, has gone viral.
The clip was recorded on a dashcam by a motorist and was shared by SADC TV and includes the caption: “I love it when people work together. I hope the bakkie driver is fine.” The video has garnered close to 900 000 views.
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THE SA DRIVER SHOWED COMPLETE DISREGARD FOR FELLOW ROAD USERS
The caption provides insight to what transpired in the video as the driver who caused the accident immediately attempted to leave the scene of the accident.
The SA driver of a dark blue Ford sedan managed to drive a few hundred metres before two Good Samaritans in a white Volkswagen Amarok and a BMW 3 Series gave chase.
The duo sped up to the Ford and hindered the driver’s progress by placing their cars strategically and blocked his path.
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SEE WHAT SOUTH AFRICANS THOUGHT OF THE TWO MEN WHO STOPPED THE DRIVER WHO CAUSED THE CRASH
Many South Africans who watched the horrific crash on social media commented on the post. They heaped praise on the drivers in the Amarok and 3 Series who forced the man to stop the man from getting further away from the scene of the accident.
Here are several comments left by social media users:
Vero Porsche Ncume said: “This the South Africa we know and love….. salute to all the heroes.”
Mary Khumalo said: “When we say proudly South African, this is what we refering to.”
Nicolette Petersen said: “This proves that we can work together and protect each other. Thank you guys.”
Sello Motati said: “This is what happens when we work together…”
Bruce Ryan said: “Great team work, proudly South African moment!”
Thembi Kuboni said: “Well done guys blessings in abundance to u I really pray the bakkie driver is safe.”
WHAT DOES THE LAW SAY ABOUT LEAVING THE SCENE OF AN ACCIDENT?
According to road safety organisation Arrive Alive the law states that “if a person is involved in, or contribute to, an accident on a public road in which any other person is killed or injured or suffers damage in respect of any property or animal.”
The repercussions for leaving the scene of an accident include jail time if convicted or a fine.
Arrive Alive says, “a driver who fails to stop after an accident when required to do so by law is liable to be prosecuted and, if convicted, fined up to R36000, or sent to prison for up to nine years, or both.”
Let’s hope that the SA driver learned his lesson and faced the wrath of the law for his selfish act by attempting to leave the accident scene.
