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Earlier this week, a truck driver crashed into 50 vehicles on the N12, near the Voortrekker exit.
The driver of the truck which caused the accident appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate Court on Thursday October 16.
During the court appearance, it was revealed that the offender has had a previous conviction of culpable homicide.
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WATCH: #N12 accident as it happened #voortrekker #n12crash #n12incabvideo @SAPoliceService @ER24EMS @ERCrime
https://t.co/P6gXQ6g0jU
— Megan Brandt (@MeggieBeeee) October 17, 2014
Driver who caused #N12Crash has 2 previous convictions according to the @TimesLIVE, #N12Accident killed 4 injured 16
— Seymone Leigh M (@Seymone13) October 17, 2014
Verify drivers’ qualifications & PrDPs, JPSA urges https://t.co/FInUyB04jN #TransportMonth #N12Crash pic.twitter.com/tFfORXWN9L
— Justice Project SA (@JPSAorg) October 17, 2014
Isaac Maruding, has appeared on four charges of culpable homicide, and reckless and negligent driving. #N12crash pic.twitter.com/S2dseTp0zt
— Dineo (@DineoM16) October 16, 2014