Watch: Alleged street race in Pretoria leaves 1 dead

A young man has died, and another is fighting for his life following a high-speed crash on Steve Biko Road in Pretoria yesterday (May 3), reportsPretoria Rekord. The two men, Willie Momberg and Phillip Bezuidenhout, were travelling in a single vehicle, believed to be a Honda Ballade, when the incident occurred. It is alleged that the vehicle was travelling at high speed, possibly as part of a street race, when it collided with a car entering from a side street.

It is believed the driver of the other vehicle also sustained injuries, but the extent of the injuries could not yet be confirmed. The exact cause of the crash has not yet been confirmed, and authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, including allegations of street racing. Policecould not yet confirm the accident or provide more information.

Motorists have repeatedly been warned about the dangers of excessive speed and illegal street racing, particularly on busy routes such as Steve Biko Road. Over the years, Pretoria Rekord has reported numerous deaths and accidents linked to illegal street racing on Steve Biko Drive. Meanwhile, residents near the corner of Ben Swart Street and Steve Biko Road in Gezina have become fed up with the weekly drag racing. When most people use Sundays to unwind, residents in this area have to plug their ears to escape the engine noise.