Cocaine, Weed, and Alcohol Found in Car Belonging to Soccer Star Who Allegedly Fled Crash Scene
Tragic Tembisa Crash: Child Killed, Soccer Star Allegedly Flees Scene Leaving Drugs and Alcohol Behind
A tragic accident in Tembisa on Wednesday morning has left a nine-year-old child dead and a 13-year-old seriously injured.
The children were on their way to school with the younger girl’s mother when their Hyundai Grand i10 collided with a BMW, allegedly driven by a 29-year-old soccer player, on Andrew Mapheto Road around 7:30 a.m.
Ekurhuleni Metro Police spokesperson Thabiso Makgato reported that the soccer player fled the scene after the crash.
When officers arrived, they found four bottles of Don Julio alcohol, suspected cocaine, and cannabis edibles in his vehicle.
The nine-year-old girl was declared dead at the scene, while her mother and the older child were taken to Tembisa Hospital with serious injuries.
Authorities are investigating the incident, and a case has been opened for culpable homicide, reckless and negligent driving, and fleeing the accident scene.
Makgato confirmed that further verification is underway to confirm the driver’s identity.
