A motorist was arrested by the South African Police Service (SAPS) following a collision involving a white Toyota Hilux bakkie and a blue Hyundai Tucson in the Osindisweni area, towards Gunjini - KZN, this evening (Friday 13/11/2026).
Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received a call for assistance at approximately 19:44 and dispatched Reaction Officers and Paramedics to the scene.
According to the 38-year-old female driver of the Hyundai Tucson, she was travelling home with her daughter when she noticed the Toyota Hilux approaching in her lane.
She attempted to avoid the oncoming vehicle, but the bakkie collided with the right front fender of her SUV, damaging the driver’s side mirror.
The woman sustained injuries to her right arm and shoulder. She was treated by RUSA Paramedics and transported to Umhlanga Hospital in KZN for further medical care. Her daughter escaped injury.
The driver of the Toyota Hilux was accompanied by his wife and two young boys, approximately five years old, who were travelling at the rear of the bakkie. None of the occupants sustained injuries.
The driver of the Toyota Hilux was suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and was arrested at the scene by Police Officer from Verulam SAPS in KZM.
The circumstances surrounding the collision remain subject to investigation