17-year-old dies in Kwakwani crash

A 17-year-old Kwakwani youth lost his life on Friday morning after the car he was driving collided with a lorry along Mines Road.
The dead teenager has been identified as Adrian Welch of Kwakwani Park. Welch was at the wheel of motor car PPP 449 when the accident occurred around 11:35h.
Police reports indicate that a motor lorry, GAD 5603, with trailer TZZ 9525, was heading west along the southern side of Mines Road when Welch, who was travelling east, collided with the rear wheel of the truck. The lorry was driven by 26-year-old Teyon Rogers, also of Kwakwani.

The force of the impact sent Welch’s car crashing onto the northern grass parapet, leaving both vehicles damaged. Public-spirited residents pulled the unconscious teen from the wreck and rushed him to the Kwakwani Hospital. Despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead on arrival by a doctor.
The lorry driver has since been taken into custody and is assisting with the ongoing investigation.