In a case that’s baffling police, a security guard is reported to have died by suicide after being involved in a car crash.

The tragic events unfolded on the evening of October 21 in Vorna Valley, Midrand, on the corner of Albertyn Street and Harry Galaun Drive.

Reports state that the guard (34) was allegedly drunk at the time of the collision.

In exclusive CCTV footage seen by Midrand Reporter, the guard is seen colliding with a white Suzuki Ciaz.

The footage depicts the driver of the Suzuki Ciaz stopping at a red robot and the security van crashing into the stationary vehicle from behind.

The driver of the car got out to assess and inspect the damage while chatting with the officer. A few minutes later, two security-branded vans arrived.

The security guard walked back to his van, took out what looked like a gun, and put it in the back of his pants.

While the motorist, whose car was hit, was talking to another official from the security company, it appears as if the guard pulled the gun from the back of his trousers and shot and killed himself.

Social crime prevention co-ordinator Constable Thabo Maluleke says an inquest docket will be opened.

“He knocked the other vehicle, and then when they were talking outside, he shot himself. We cannot confirm that one now [allegations of being drunk] as we are still waiting for blood results,” says Maluleke.

Midrand Reporter’s attempts to ascertain what happened proved futile as the executive director of the security company only said: “This matter is with the police and is sub-judice. Our deepest condolences and prayers are with the family [of the guard] at this time, we need to give them the space they deserve in this private matter.”