GREAT BRAK RIVER NEWS - A woman died in a car crash on the N2 near Great Brak River on Sunday, 8 December.

Police spokesperson, Const Laurianne Botha, says a preliminary investigation suggests that the driver of the maroon BMW was travelling from George in the direction of Mossel Bay at about 20:30 when he lost control of the vehicle.

Botha says there were six people in the car, including the deceased. 

The driver and the other passengers were all admitted to a Mossel Bay hospital with serious to light injuries.

A case of culpable homicide is being investigated. Botha says no other vehicles were involved in the incident. "We suspect that speed and the wet road, due to rain, were added causes of the incident."

The deceased has not yet been identified and the police investigation continues.

Western Cape provincial traffic chief Kenny Africa says there were three fatal crashes this past weekend, where single vehicles were involved, including the crash near Great Brak.

He says the other two accidents happened yesterday on the N7 between Piketberg and Piekenierskloof Pass and on the N7 near Citrusdal.

Africa says motorists need to be sure that they are well rested before driving long distances. "Fatigue is a silent killer. Don't drink and drive; it is not worth it and don't use a cellphone or send text messages while driving."

Africa says motorists should not overload their vehicles with passengers.

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