Picture: The deceased, Constable Shalone Shandrey Meyer/FacebookÂ
By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
12 March 2026 –The South African Police Service (SAPS) management in North West said it is saddened by the death of Constable Shalone Shandrey Meyer (37), who lost her life during a motor vehicle accident that occurred early on Wednesday morning on the N12 road, near Stilfontein. It is alleged that four police officers were travelling in a state motor vehicle (Nissan Lavina) when the driver lost control over the vehicle and collided with a tree.
The North West police spokesperson, Col Adéle Myburgh said Meyer, who was a passenger in the vehicle, was declared dead on the scene by Emergency and Medical Rescue Services (EMRS), whilst the three other police officers, two males and one female, aged between 24 and 33, were airlifted to a Gauteng hospital for treatment, after sustaining serious injuries.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the deceased member and wished the three injured members a speedy recovery.
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