Suspected drunk driver kills 3 in Parkgate crash

Suspected drunk driver kills 3 in Parkgate crash

Police in Verulam are investigating a case of culpable homicide after a suspected drunk driver killed three pedestrians this weekend.

Suspected drunk driver kills 3 in Parkgate crash
Reaction Unit South Africa

According to Reaction Unit, the motorist was travelling in a high speed at Tottenham Road in Parkgate when he lost control and ran over pedestrians.


Its alleged the driver then tried to evade the scene on foot, but was found by an angry mob.


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The driver was allegedly consuming alcohol at a local shebeen prior to the crash.


Police say three men, aged 25 and 26, died after they were knocked down by a vehicle.

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