Hunt over for M41 crash truck driver as suspect turns himself in
The driver of the truck, which lost control and crashed into around 50 vehicles in Durban, has handed himself over to police.
The crash happened on Monday morning on the M41 in Umhlanga.
At the time, traffic was moving slowly as vehicles waited to onramp onto the M4 freeway.
Fifteen people were hurt, including a pregnant woman who had to be airlifted to hospital.
After the crash, the 23-year-old driver was nowhere to be found.
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KZN SAPS spokesperson Thenjiswa Ngcobo says he's since come forward.
"A case of reckless and negligent driving was opened at Durban North SAPS for investigation. At the time of the accident the driver fled.
"He only handed himself later last night and the 23-year-old suspect was charged for reckless and negligent driving. He will be appearing before court soon."
