PSL star hands himself over to police after fatal car crash
PSL star Shaune Mogaila has handed himself over to the police after being involved in a fatal car accident.
According to Sowetan, the Sekhukhune United right wing-back’s car collided with another vehicle in Tembisa on Wednesday.
Furthermore, dagga, alcohol and a powder suspected to be cocaine were allegedly found by police in Mogaila’s car at the crime scene.
Ekurhuleni metro police spokesperson Thabiso Makgato confirmed to the publication that Mogaila only sustained small bruises on the forehead.
Now, Mogaila faces charges of culpable homicide, reckless and negligent driving and fleeing the scene of the accident.
Not so long ago, Mogaila was heavily linked with a possible move to Soweto giants Orlando Pirates.
However, tthe 29-year-old speedy winger ended up signing for Sekhukhune United from Royal AM.
PSL STAR DETAINED AFTER FATAL CAR ACCIDENT
“Sekhukhune United player Shaune Mogaila has handed himself over to the police after fleeing the scene of a fatal crash that claimed the life of a nine-year-old girl in Tembisa on Wednesday morning,” reads the report.
“Ekurhuleni metro police spokesperson Thabiso Makgato confirmed that the 29-year-old, who only sustained a small bruise on the forehead, handed himself to the Rabie Ridge police station on Wednesday afternoon.”
“Dagga and alcohol were allegedly found in Mogaila’s car following the crash.
“The deceased girl’s mother and a 13-year old neighbour were rushed to hospital with serious injuries,” continued the report.
“At the time of the crash, the woman was taking the children to school when her Hyundai Grand i10 collided with Mogaila’s BMW at about 7.30am.
“Makgato said the younger child was declared dead at the scene while the mother and the older one were taken to Tembisa hospital with serious injuries.”
“Mogaila fled the scene after the crash.”
PSL STAR MOGAILA FACES SERIOUS CHARGES
“Powder, which we suspect could be cocaine, and weed [cannabis] edibles were also found in his vehicle. A case of culpable homicide, reckless and negligent driving and fleeing the scene of the accident has been opened,” said Makgato.
WILL MOGAILA SURVIVE THIS?
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