Police van crashes through wall in Boksburg North
The police officers were taken to hospital and the driver of the Nissan NP200 escaped unharmed.
Two Boksburg North police officers were injured in a collision on the corner of Paul Kruger Road and 14th Avenue, Boksburg North, today (May 2), when their vehicle crashed through a wall of a home.
Information gathered at the scene suggests that the police were in pursuit of a suspect/s when they collided with a Nissan NP200.
The two officers were taken to hospital, while the driver of the bakkie, a company vehicle, Junior Nethe, escaped unharmed.
Nethe, a 20-year-old technician, explained that he was on his way to deliver spares to a colleague at about 10:30 when the accident happened.
“I had the right of way. The police van didn’t stop at the stop sign. I just saw a blue light crossing in front of me.
“I heard no sirens and when I attempted to brake, it was already too late. The van hit me. We both lost control and the van ended up going through the wall,” he said, adding he is grateful to have escaped unscathed.
“I’m fine. When I got out of the car, there was nothing wrong with me. The police officers were taken to hospital as they were feeling dizzy,” he added.
Lukas Booyse, who lives in the street, said he was first on the scene.
“I understand that the police were chasing a silver Hyundai i20 when the accident happened. I’m just happy that nobody was seriously hurt.”
Booyse added that there are frequent accidents along that stretch of road.
“We’re struggling a lot due to poor road markings. Motorists drive down the road as if it’s Kyalami. It’s dangerous because there are children playing in the streets. Maybe it would help if someone just put speed bumps on the road,” he said.
Boksburg North SAPS station commander Colonel Mack Mngomezulu said a case of reckless and negligent driving has been opened.
“Standard procedure is being followed for an accident involving a state vehicle,” said the station commander.
Mngomezulu did not divulge further details, such as who the police officers were chasing.
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