Bakkie driver's bravado leads to crash

Another alleged illegal drag race in Fabriek Street in George's industrial area on Sunday night, 25 May, ended in a crash, fuelling public frustration and social media mayhem.

- Kristy Kolberg

As far as George Herald could confirm, no serious injuries were reported, but from what can be seen from the videos, some bystanders, as well as the driver, had a close shave too close for comfort.

Various videos sent to the newspaper show a white Toyota bakkie landing on its roof during a horribly failed doughnut attempt. Several bystanders reportedly helped flip the vehicle upright before dispersing.

By the time emergency services arrived, the vehicle, driver and bystanders were nowhere to be found.

This incident follows a similar crash in February when a BMW ploughed through Silencer & CV Joint's workshop after the driver had lost control during a race. He hit a lamp pole, smashed through a gate and landed partially inside the building.