The 49-year-old Metro Police officer was on duty on Kingsway Road, at the time of his death.
EMPD media liaison officer Supt Vusi Mabanga said the accident took place at 5.45am.
”The incident occurred while the officer was busy with speed law enforcement on Kingsway Road,” said Mabanga.
”The driver of a VW Jetta sedan failed to stop as directed by the officer, and ran over him.
”The EMPD officer was certified dead on the scene and the driver escaped the accident unharmed.”
The road was closed for three hours after the accident.
Hunt had 27 years service in the Metro, starting in 1987, in the old Benoni Municipality.
The man who drove the vehicle that killed Hunt, who is in his 40s, was arrested and is being detained at the Benoni Police Station.
Mabanga said an investigation is underway.
Hunt leaves behind a wife and two children.
R.I.P. Fallen hero
RIP, my dear Uncle Danny. Christene, my prayers are with you.
R.I.P Danny, a true Hero has fallen, condolences to the family, his wife and two children. May God be your pillar of strength through this sad time.
RIP Danny. My sincerest condolences to your family during this really difficult time. EMPD has lost a really special one..
Danny was a good man in all ways open hearted and a hero my he RIP my prayers are with he’s family we will never forget you my friend
I Anthony de lange had the privildge to know the officer Danny Hunt and he was a good person and brother to me . I hope the law keeps this un responsible driver who killed him in jail for murder for the rest of his life. R.I.P brother in law from Anthony and Hester and kids