A drunk driver ran over three pedestrians on Sam Molela Drive in Esselen Park, Tembisa on Saturday morning.
According to Chief Supt Wilfred Kgasago, metro police spokesman, two were declared dead on the scene by paramedics and one was critically injured and taken to Tembisa hospital.
The tragic accident took place at around 6am.
“The 42-year-old driver in a Citroen sedan was found to be under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested and charged with culpable homicide as well as driving under the influence of alcohol,” Kgasago said.
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