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Pedestrian Seriously Injured: R102 Verulam - KZN

A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a light motor vehicle on the southbound lane of the R102 in Verulam - KZN this evening (Wednesday, 28/10/2026).

Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) were called out by passing motorists at approximately 18:07. On arrival, Reaction Officers located a male pedestrian on the side of the road. He was bleeding extensively from a head injury and was in a semi-conscious state. He was immediately stabilised and transported to hospital by ambulance.

Three females travelling in a red Suzuki Swift alleged that the pedestrian suddenly ran into the roadway and was struck by their vehicle. 

The occupants of the vehicle were not injured. 

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