| Uitenhage Police seek hit-and-run truck driver | |
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| Date Published: | 2022/08/17 |
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Media Statement KARIEGA - SAPS Uitenhage detectives are urgently seeking the driver of a white Mercedes-Benz truck, who was allegedly involved in an accident with a Toyota Quantum taxi at 06:15 this morning, Wednesday, 17 August 2022. It is alleged that the Toyota Quantum was travelling on the R75 in the direction of Kirkwood and the Mercedes-Benz truck (transporting scrap metal) was travelling in the opposite direction. It is further alleged that the two vehicles collided on a slight bend between Cockscomb and Bluecliff, Kariega. The driver of the Toyota Quantum allegedly lost control over the vehicle and it rolled. Two occupants (a male and female) succumbed to their injuries, whilst 12 others were rushed to a local hospital for medical assistance. The driver of the Mercedes-Benz truck failed to stop at the accident scene. A case of culpable homicide is under investigation. The names of the victims will be released once formal identification is done. Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the accident or who is able to assist with information about the driver or his/her whereabouts, is requested to contact the investigating officer, Detective Warrant Officer Deon Roos on 079 896 8148 or Crime Stop 08600 10111. Callers may remain anonymous and all information will be treated with the strictest confidentiality. Ends
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