Driver injured attempting to stop unoccupied vehicle

TRENANCE PARK – A 40 year old man was injured after he attempted to stop an unoccupied vehicle that suddenly started to roll on Acacia Street in Trenance Park – KZN today (Wednesday).

A resident contacted the Reaction Unit South Africa Operations Centre at approximately 11:34 requesting assistance for a man who was trapped between his silver Renault Scenic and a low lying wall. Reaction Officers and RUSA Paramedics were immediately dispatched and on arrival, discovered the male seated next to his vehicle. A neighbour provided First Aid prior to the arrival of RUSA Members and controlled the bleeding on his left leg.

It was established that the injured male was standing next to his vehicle when it started to roll downhill. He stood in front of the car and attempted to bring it to a stop. He was dragged a few metres before the vehicle knocked into a wall. His legs were pinned between both objects.

Neighbours provided assistance and pushed the vehicle off him. He sustained a laceration to his left leg. He was treated for his injury on scene but declined further medical intervention.