16-year-old student escapes injury after car he was driving overturned at Queen Elizabeth Drive

Accident

16-year-old student escapes injury after car he was driving overturned at Queen Elizabeth Drive

By Alipate Narawa

Thursday 20/06/2024

Photo: Supplied

A 16-year-old student is lucky to have escaped serious injuries following a road accident along Queen Elizabeth Drive yesterday afternoon.

Police say it is alleged that he was driving at a high speed and hit a traffic island, causing his vehicle to tumble and land upside down.

They say the boy has a learner's permit license and was travelling alone.

Police say investigations continue.

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