In a tragic incident in Dawncrest, Verulam, a 24-year-old man lost his life when his car rolled over him. The accident occurred on Friday evening just after 7pm. Reaction Unit South Africa (Rusa) reported that the man was crushed by his Toyota Corolla as he was in the process of opening his garage door. Emergency responders, including eThekwini Fire and Rescue Services, used hydraulic equipment to lift the vehicle and retrieve the body.
KZN police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda confirmed that Verulam police are investigating the incident as a case of culpable homicide. The victim suffered multiple injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
This incident follows a similar case from March 2022, where a 56-year-old Verulam man also died after his car fell on him. In that instance, the man was parking his vehicle when it overturned on its side. The Jaws of Life were used to extricate the victim, who also succumbed to extensive injuries.