Fatal car crash in Mpumalanga sparks controversy on social media

Viral video of a fatal crash involving a Mercedes-Benz C-Class and a truck in Mpumalanga has sparked a heated debate on social media over which vehicle was at fault.

AccidentIt was reported that two people in the vehicle, the driver and the passenger, died in the incident that occurred just after 4 a.m. on Sunday.

The video shows the truck turning at the intersection of the R40 and R37 highways in Mbombela. The car crashed into the trailer just before the truck entered the intersection.

The driver of the Mercedes-Benz is suspected of speeding and many believe this caused the accident. But others argue that the truck driver was at fault, arguing that the green traffic light in the video indicates that the Mercedes had the right of way.

Some social media users argued that the driver could have prevented the accident by slowing down or crossing over to the other side since there was no oncoming traffic.

Social media users shared their opinions on Facebook.

Willies Ntshani believed that the accident could have been avoided if the Mercedes driver had driven at the correct speed.

“When the truck driver returned, there was no sign of an oncoming car.”

Simphiweyinkosi Ndzinisa said the driver of the vehicle was at fault.

“He had no intention of stopping. Many accidents are caused by thinking you have the right of way. Always consider all possibilities for safe driving and precautions.”

Athenkosi Velem believed that the truck driver was at fault.

“No matter what you say, the truck driver was wrong to turn in front of an oncoming car, no matter what speed he was driving. “If the truck had not turned in front of the oncoming car, there would have been no accident.”

SA Trucker magazine argued that the accident raised significant concerns about defensive driving.

“While the traffic light for the car turned green, it remains unclear whether the truck driver also gave the green light to proceed. Regardless, defensive driving principles state that, given the apparent danger, the truck driver must yield to the oncoming vehicle.

“Green doesn’t always mean go; It means ‘proceed when safe’. “Had the driver reduced speed as he approached the intersection, he would have had enough time to react to the truck’s ill-judged turn and avoid the collision altogether.”