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Police confirm death in CBD crash was one of their own

Authorities confirmed that the victim of a fatal collision in the Krugersdorp CBD on March 5 was a police captain.

March 9, 2026
Heinrich Greyling Less than a minute
Upon arrival, West Rand Emergency Services found that the driver had already been declared deceased.

Following a crash between a light motor vehicle and a truck on March 5, West Rand Emergency Services and police provided an official response.

Acting regional commander for West Rand Emergency Services, Craig Marsden, stated that they received the call at about 07:05, and upon arrival, the driver had succumbed to his injuries.

He confirmed that responders, including Station 38 Fire, police and forensics, had cleared the scene by 08:58.

Also read: One dead after truck and car crash in Krugersdorp CBD

Amid social media claims regarding the identity of the deceased, West Rand Flying Squad spokesperson Karen du Plessis confirmed that he was a captain in the police service.

The Krugersdorp News will continue to update readers if more information becomes available.

 

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March 9, 2026
Heinrich Greyling Less than a minute

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Heinrich Greyling is a LLB student, which gives him an eye in fairness towards everything he writes about, with a passion of uncovering the truth. If the relevant information is available, he is willing to help anybody, with a keen interest in hard, crime, entertainment, municipal, human interest and automotive journalism. He is a journalist who is willing to write about anything, no matter the controversy or risks involved.
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