The Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) Tongaat Operations Centre received multiple calls for assistance after two bakkies overturned on Lee Barnes Boulevard – KZN in Ballito – KZN yesterday afternoon (Thursday).
Reaction Officers were immediately dispatched and arrived to establish that a white Ford Ranger initially overturned. According to witnesses, the driver of the vehicle fled the scene on foot shortly after the crash. He was suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Moments later, a tow truck that was speeding towards the initial accident site failed to stop in time, resulting in a second rollover. The tow truck driver informed Reaction Officers that he experienced brake failure while travelling at high speed in an attempt to reach the scene first.
The tow truck driver was not injured.
