By Obakeng Maje
Kimberley police are investigating cases of reckless, negligent and culpable homicide after five vehicles were involved in an accident on the corner of Pniel and Galeshewe Road, opposite old Lerick in Kimberley.

Northern Cape ppolice said at about 04:45 this morning (Monday, 06 April 2015) two vehicles, a Toyota Tazz and Toyota Quantum which were travelling on Pniel Road collided.

“After the accident the driver of the Toyota Quantum ran away on foot from the accident scene, leaving the Quantum in the middle of the road. Two female passengers from the Toyota Tazz and the driver sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital to receive medical treatment” lieutenant Olebogeng Tawana said.

He said while on the accident scene on Pniel and Galeshewe Road, another accident involving three vehicle happened.

“It is alleged that a BMW drove into the back of a Jeep which was stationed on the road due to the accident involving Toyota Quantum and Toyota Tazz. In the meantime both drivers of the BMW and Jeep were standing outside their vehicles trying to ascertain the damages, and then a VW Polo Classic also drove into the back of a BMW” Tawana said.

The driver of a VW Polo Classic died at the hospital, due to the impact of the accident and the injuries he sustained during the accident.

Both occupants of the BMW and Jeep were also taken to hospital to receive medical treatment. 

The investigation continues.
-TDN
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