Evening Herald – local news
DRUNK DRIVER KILLS HIMSELF AND PARTNER IN CRASH
Residents of Milo Street were woken in the early hours when a Ford Fiesta collided with a lamppost situated in the middle of the road. Both police and ambulance were called, but the driver, Daniel Sithole, was pronounced dead at the scene. The passenger, Suzanna Pirt, was rushed to hospital but she passed away en route.
The couple are survived by a teenage daughter who is now being cared for by her grandmother. She was at home at the time of the crash.
Daniel Sithole, who had a previous conviction for drink driving, was unlicensed at the time of the accident as it had been previously revoked by the police. Neighbours reported seeing him driving recklessly on many occasions, sometimes with both his partner and daughter in the car.
A spokesperson for the local police said, ‘This was a tragic incident where two people were killed. If you have any information or dash cam footage you think will help with this enquiry, please contact the incident room.’