The South Coast Herald reported last week on a hit-and-run case which claimed the life of Yamkelo Mdewuka (17) in 2018.

The driver, David Goodman has been found guilty on six counts and is expected to be sentenced in January next year.

Before that, the newspaper’s November 5 edition, paid tribute to veteran runner Mahomed Swalleh Ameer of Albersville who was knocked over by a vehicle while out running.

Since then, there have been a spate of awful accidents, which have claimed the lives of some.

Judging by the many comments on the Herald’s Facebook page, motorists are tired of our roads being so dangerous and have called on authorities to take serious action.

* Saturday, November 13
Two people were seriously injured in a collision on the R61 between Margate and Shelly Beach.
Spokesman Craig Botha of Kwazulu Private Ambulance Service said that when emergency services arrived they found that two vehicles had been involved in a collision.
“Paramedics quickly assessed the scene and found that one person had sustained critical injuries and was trapped in the vehicle. Another person also sustained serious injuries, and two others minor injuries,” said Botha.
Paramedics, together with fire and rescue services, used specialised rescue tools to free the trapped person from the car. They were treated on scene before being transported to hospital for further treatment.

* Sunday, November 14
A four-vehicle collision occurred on the north bound lane of the N2, near the Umtentweni toll plaza at about 16:30.
Police spokesman Colonel Thembeka Mbele said five people were declared dead on the scene and six others were taken to hospital for medical attention.
A case of culpable homicide had been opened at Port Shepstone SAPS for investigation.

* Monday, November 15
A collision involving two taxis on the P200 near Port Shepstone left two dozen people injured.
Paramedics found that two patients had sustained critical injuries and were trapped in a taxi.

Botha said paramedics together with fire and rescue services used specialised rescue equipment to extricate the patients from the taxi. The patients were treated on scene before being transported to hospital.

* Tuesday, November 16
Three people were injured in an accident on the corner of Beaumont and Broadway roads in Uvongo.
Paramedics treated a woman who was transported to hospital with moderate injuries.
Two others sustained minor injuries but refused transport to hospital.

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