A 14-year-old boy has died after a crash on the M25 in KwaMashu, north of Durban, in a case that has sparked fresh concern over alcohol and road safety. According to The Citizen, the teenager was allegedly driving his father at the time of the crash because the man was reportedly intoxicated.

The crash happened on Sunday, 5 April 2026. Reaction Unit South Africa said its operations centre received several calls about a serious accident and officers were dispatched to the scene. They arrived at about 15:59 and found a blue Toyota Corolla Quest that had overturned multiple times.

What Happened on the Road

Reaction officers said the teenager had allegedly been driving in the eastbound lane when he failed to negotiate a bend. The car then veered onto the verge on the far right before rolling several times. It eventually came to a stop on all four wheels in the opposite lane, facing westbound.

Emergency teams found that the boy had been thrown from the vehicle during the crash. Paramedics assessed him at the scene, but he had suffered fatal injuries and was declared dead there.

Father Handed to Police

In a statement quoted by The Citizen, Rusa said the boy’s father was a passenger in the car and was allegedly under the influence of alcohol. The organisation said this was the reason the minor was behind the wheel.

The father was later handed over to police for further investigation. The Citizen reported that he has since been arrested. At this stage, no further details about possible charges were included in the report.

Another Warning on Drinking and Driving

The case has added to ongoing concern around risky behaviour on South Africa’s roads, especially when alcohol is involved. It also raises serious questions about adult responsibility when children are placed in dangerous situations behind the wheel. Based on the report, investigators are now expected to determine the full circumstances that led to the fatal crash.