Eighty one year old driver dies in N12 head-on collision

5 Aug 2010

North West MEC for Public Safety, Howard Yawa confirmed that police are investigating a case of culpable homicide, reckless and negligent driving after an 81 year old driver died in a head-on collision on the N12.

The accident occurred between Potchefstroom and Klerksdorp on Thursday morning.

The driver of a Nissan double cab allegedly drove on the wrong side of the double carriageway and collided head-on with an oncoming Opel Corsa bakkie at around 03h00.

The driver of the Opel bakkie died at the scene of the accident while the driver of the Nissan sustained serious injuries. He was rushed to hospital by paramedics.

MEC Yawa wishes to convey his condolences to the family of the driver who died in the accident and wished the injured driver a speedy recovery for his to answer to charges of culpable homicide, reckless and negligent driving.

Enquiries:
Lesiba Moses Kgwele
Tel: 018 381 9171
Cell: 083 629 1987
Fax: 018381 9123
E-mail: lkgwele@nwpg.gov.za

Issued by: North West Public Safety
5 Aug 2010