Tow truck driver arrested for reckless driving on N3 in Alberton
A high-speed freeway pursuit of an accident scene ends behind bars after law enforcement cracks down on dangerous motorist behaviour in Alberton.
A 36-year-old tow truck driver was arrested for reckless and negligent driving on the N3 freeway southbound near Grey Avenue in Alberton on November 5.
According to the EMPD, Public Order Policing (POPS) Unit officers arrested the driver at about 10:16 while investigating damaged infrastructure on the freeway.
During the investigation, officers allegedly saw the tow truck travelling at high speed and facing oncoming traffic, putting other motorists at risk.
Officers stopped the driver and questioned him about his driving. He allegedly told them he was rushing to an accident scene.
The driver was arrested and detained at Alberton Police Station. He is expected to appear in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court.
The EMPD reminded tow truck drivers that they are not exempt from traffic laws and must obey the rules of the road.
The department warned that reckless and negligent driving is a serious offence and that motorists found driving dangerously will face the law.
