Ipid probes alleged drunk cop who caused fatal road crash in Cape Town

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) said it is still probing the case of an alleged drunk cop who had caused a fatal road crash in Mitchells Plain five months ago.

In the August incident, it’s alleged the 38-year-old collided with a vehicle resulting in the death of a seven-year-old girl while two women were injured.

Following the crash the policeman was arrested and charged with drunk driving however, he was released on a warning.

IPID spokesperson Lizzy Suping said she will announce his court appearance soon.

“Ipid is investigating a case of death due to police action in Mitchells Plain. It is alleged that on the 28th of August, an on-duty police officer was involved in a car accident that led to the death of a child.”

-EWN

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