N3 Truck Driver Appears in Court for Fatal Crash at Marianhill, SA Reacts: “We Need Fewer Trucks on Roads”

• The truck driver who killed three people on Tuesday at Mariannhill Plaza in KwaZulu Natal appeared in court
• Vusi Tega is facing two charges of culpable murder for the deaths of an engaged couple in the tragic accident
• Authorities from different departments were investigating the fatal accident and said all responsible would be brought to book

MARIANNHILL - On Wednesday, Vusi Tega appeared at the Pinetown Magistrate's Court on charges of murder without the intention to kill after he recklessly killed three people on the N3 highway in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).

The truck driver crashed into 13 vehicles, killing a couple, Priyanka Numkumar and her partner, Pradhil Thakur.

Tega's defence attorney Samlal Gabaransaid and the state told the court they agreed to postpone the case because proof of residence needs to be verified.

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The Zimbabwean national's cousin said the horrific accident was traumatising and sent their heartfelt sympathies to the victims' loved ones and families. Speaking to TimesLIVE, he said:

“No-one deserves to die in that manner."

He added that Tega's children are also distraught by the car crash as their father has been an experienced driver since 2009 when he got his licence.

According to the Highway Mail, the MEC of KZN Department and Transport, Community Safety Liason, Sipho Hlomuka, said different agencies are investigating what exactly caused the accident.

Hlomuka also added that all those found to be responsible, whether it turns out to be the driver or the company he works for, must face the full might of the law.

Tega will appear in court again on Friday.

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@msjmusa asked:

"And what about the company, does he have a valid work permit?"

@wetBreadoL posted:

"Like they always say it's a dog eat dog world. An eye for an eye."

Mervin van Rooyen mentioned:

"Who does he drive for? Owners need to be accountable as well."

Clement Mokwena added:

"Some jobs must just be reserved for mature and responsible people. Where's Fikile Mbalula?"

Sga Mkhize suggested:

"We need fewer trucks on our roads, so companies should consider rail freight."

Speeding South African truck driver’s reckless driving causes massive crash caught on camera

In similar stories, Briefly News reported that another South African truck driver was in the spotlight after causing a crash on local roads while overtaking another truck.

Dashcam footage from inside and outside the truck shows the driver losing control of the trailer as it dislodges from the vehicle and the debris littered the road.

Source: Briefly News