Drunk KZN taxi driver sought after causing accident and fleeing
This comes after a major crash on the R34 between Empangeni and Eshowe, where an allegedly heavily intoxicated taxi driver caused a collision and ran away.
READ: SA's road carnage | Probe into two KZN accidents underway
The minibus, carrying family members traveling from Empangeni to eMasangweni, reportedly tried to overtake a Ford Ranger before clipping its rear and forcing both vehicles off the road and down an embankment.
Duma says the driver's actions amount to a hit-and-run and could have claimed the lives of up to fourteen passengers. He wants the suspect to face prosecution and a sentence of up to nine years in prison or a fine of R180,000.
READ: Truck driver in the N3 deadly crash on the run
This is the second case this month involving a drunk driver disappearing after a crash.
Duma is urging the public in Empangeni and Eshowe to assist police with any information that could lead to the driver's arrest.
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