Nigerian rapper 3GAR to face charges for reckless driving after McLaren crash

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- MANDILAKHE TSHWETE

THE National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed that Nigerian rapper Prince Daniel Obioma, known by his stage name 3GAR, will be prosecuted for reckless or negligent driving after crashing his McLaren 570S in Sea Point earlier this year.

The crash occurred on March 1 on High Level Road, where the high-performance vehicle allegedly reached speeds of up to 200km/h before slamming into a wall.

Obioma was hospitalised after the incident.

Despite CCTV footage capturing the vehicle travelling at high speed and a public outcry, no arrest has yet been made, and charges have not been formally laid.

Police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg said: “Kindly be advised that the case docket is still at the office of the Senior State Prosecutor and this office is awaiting the outcome of the decision.”

However, regional NPA spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila confirmed: “We have decided to prosecute. He will be summoned, but he has not yet been served with a J175. There is no court date at this stage.”