Traffic police officer involved in collision

Owner of civilian car arrested for drunk driving.

The traffic police car lay damaged in the grass. Photo: QRS.

A Randfontein traffic police officer was involved in a motor vehicle collision on the corner of Dodge Road and the R559 on Sunday.

According to Tessa Viljoen, Medic at Quick Response Services, “The traffic police officer collided with a Ford Ranger.

She continued “The owner of the Ford Ranger was arrested on scene for drunk driving. Both drivers sustained no serious injuries; the traffic officer had a slight bruise on the arm.”

Viljoen stated further “Police left with the driver to draw blood at the police station to confirm the driver’s blood alcohol level.”

‘The traffic officer was lucky’ — Medic. Photo: QRS.

QRS were the Emergency Services on scene. Photo: QRS.

A view of the traffic police vehicle from the side of the road. Photo: QRS.

The Ford Ranger’s driver was arrested for drunk driving. Photo: QRS.

QRS were the Emergency Services on scene. Photo: QRS.