Suspected drunk driver arrested after allegedly running over teen girl

A driver who allegedly ran over a teenager on Coronation Road in Tongaat, KwaZulu-Natal was apprehended after his car collided with a Ford Ranger on Belvedere Drive while fleeing the initial accident on Sunday morning.

The driver of a white Audi A4 allegedly knocked down a 15-year-old girl who was walking home with a group of people following a prayer meeting.

The teenager suffered serious injuries to her head. The driver allegedly sped off.

According to a statement, members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received information on the alleged hit-and-run at 10:11.

While attending to the scene, reaction officers were informed that the vehicle allegedly involved in the accident had collided with a Ford Ranger bakkie.

Officers went to the location, where the driver of the bakkie apprehended the driver of the Audi A4.

Members of the public threatened to assault the man who was suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Reaction officers placed him under arrest and handed him over to the Tongaat police.

The teenager was stabilised on the scene and transported to the hospital by ambulance.

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