Driver found dead in ditch after accident on R21
It is understood the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll
A man, believed to be in his 30s, was killed early on Saturday morning when his car rolled on the R21 in Kempton Park.
ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene to find the wrecked light motor vehicle in the emergency lane of the highway. The body of the man was found lying in the drainage ditch, Russel Meiring of ER24 said.
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“Paramedics assessed the man and found he had sustained numerous injuries and showed no signs of life. Unfortunately, nothing could be done for the man and he was declared dead., Meiring added.
“It is understood the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll and eject the driver. Local authorities were on scene for further investigations.”
