Serious N3 hit-and-run under investigation after truck flees scene
A driver was seriously injured in a hit-and-run collision involving a truck on the N3 near Germiston, prompting a police investigation and a warning to motorists.
The EMPD confirmed a serious hit-and-run on the N3 southbound near the Elands interchange in Germiston today, September 23.
According to an EMPD statement, the crash involved a truck and a car. The truck driver failed to stop after the collision and fled the scene.
The car driver sustained serious injuries and was transported to a hospital for treatment.
EMPD Motorcycle Unit officers and emergency medical services responded to the incident.
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Motorists on the N3 southbound should approach the area with caution and expect delays.
The EMPD reminded motorists that failing to stop after an accident is a criminal offence, whether or not anyone is injured, and called on anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
A hit-and-run case is open, and an investigation is underway to find the truck driver.
