UPDATE: JMPD arrests scholar transport driver for drunk driving after accident
JMPD found evidence of negligent driving in the vehicle incident on West Park Road, when the driver of a white minibus Toyota Quantum, who was under the influence of alcohol, attempted to overtake another vehicle and lost control.
Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officers responded this morning to a serious single-vehicle accident on West Park Road in Montgomery Park.
JMPD spokesperson Superintendent Xolani Fihla said that a white minibus Toyota Quantum, operating as scholar transport, was allegedly attempting to overtake another vehicle when the driver lost control, resulting in the collision.
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Fihla added that 12 learners sustained injuries and were transported to various medical facilities for attention, however, JMPD found more evidence regarding the accident.
Fihla confirmed that the driver was found to be under the influence of alcohol. “He has been arrested and will be detained at Sophiatown SAPS. He faces charges of reckless and negligent driving and driving under the influence of alcohol.”
More information will be provided when available.
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