An RTI officer was killed in a hit ‘n run on the N3 near the Tugela River this afternoon (August 26).
It is alleged that the officer was on duty, working on the N3, when a vehicle knocked him down and sped off.
15:20 #PVAUpdate
: N3-5 53.6N, near Tugela River ( JHB Bound ). Pedestrian involved . The entire N/B is closed for +_ 30 minutes for cleanup. Please have patience. pic.twitter.com/JmvAmgu6lr— iReport South Africa (@ireportsouthafr) August 26, 2018
“The officer died at the scene.”
Paramedics, RTI, forensic staff and other emergency officials responded. We will update you with more information once we know more.
KILLED A TRAFFIC OFFICIAL : ESCORT. KZN. DRIVER OF THIS TRUCK IS WANTED IN CONNECTION WITH A HIT AND RUN WHEREIN THE TRAFFIC OFFICIAL WAS KILLED TODAY. TRAILER REG. AJE948. HAVE ANY INFO OR IF U SPOT THIS TRAILET CALL SAPS ON 10111 OR RTI DAVE STEEL ON
+27825509223. pic.twitter.com/pmtOHGw4Uw— REZA (@crimeairnetwork) August 26, 2018