Suspect arrested who allegedly fled the scene of a fatal motor vehicle collision

The determination and meticulous investigative work of an officer attached to the Northern Cape Operational Response Services (ORS) led to the arrest of a suspect who allegedly fled the scene of a fatal motor vehicle collision.

On 3 October 2026, a fatal collision occurred on the N8 road near Schmidtsdrift, involving a Volkswagen Polo and a state vehicle transporting members of the Upington Public Order Police.

The suspect, who was allegedly driving a Toyota Fortuner, reportedly collided with the Volkswagen Polo, resulting in a head-on collision involving the police vehicle.

The driver of the Volkswagen Polo and a passenger were declared deceased at the scene, while a SAPS member sustained injuries.

The driver of the Toyota Fortuner allegedly fled the scene.

However, SAPS members managed to obtain a partial registration number of the vehicle, providing a crucial lead for the investigation.

A thorough and meticulous investigation by Lieutenant Colonel Boitumelo Seleke…