Man loses life in Thursday morning Maraisburg accident

An early morning accident has claimed the life of a man in the vicinity of the Albertina Sisulu Road and N1 offramp on Thursday, 31 March.

The man, believed to be in his thirties, crashed his vehicle into a pole and was ejected from the cabin of the vehicle by the force of the impact. Paramedics arrived shortly after 4.30am where they treated the man with several life support interventions.

“Unfortunately, after some time, the man succumbed to his injuries and was declared dead,” confirmed Netcare 911 Media Liaison, Shawn Herbst.

The Easter weekend is notoriously one of the most tragic periods on South African roads and motorists are asked to please drive with caution, no matter where they are travelling to.

Netcare 911 have issued a few basic tips on how to ensure that everyone returns safely after the long weekend:

–    Stop often to rest in and stretch your legs. Always stop in a well-lit, public place.

–    Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

–    Babies and small children should always be secured in an approved child car seat.

–    Stick to the speed limit and always wear your seatbelt.

–    Check the weather beforehand to know what road conditions and potential hazards to expect.

–    Discuss the route with family or other passengers and map it out, including regular stops along the way.

–    Be alert; driving cautiously is a best practice that should be used at all times whilst driving.

–    Driving at night requires more attention and alertness to your surroundings; decrease your speed and increase your following distance.