HT14. Couple lost their lives this morning in a serious accident- “She was the daughter of the pre…”

Initial police reports suggest alcohol may have played a role, though that is only part of the story. Residents believe the driver’s flight from the scene suggests a deeper reason to escape. Did this collision simply result from impaired driving, or was someone already fleeing something else?

The Collision

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According to witness testimony, the couple’s vehicle had pulled over safely. Their flat-tyre repair was underway when the pickup struck. Metal folded, glass exploded outward, and the rescue vehicles arrived to a scene of devastation. What had been a quiet roadside pause became a trauma-filled event for everyone involved.

The Fleeing Driver

After impact, a search began — not only for crash causes but for a driver who fled. The abandoned pickup remained at the site. Witnesses report seeing the driver sprint away into a nearby vegetation strip. The police suspect the driver was under the influence of alcohol; however, without the individual in custody, the investigation remains open. The fact of flight is now a central piece of the puzzle.

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