WATCH | Woman struck by motorist distracted by 'heated argument' with girlfriend

A lovers' quarrel allegedly resulted in a pedestrian being hit by a car in Verulam, north of Durban.

The motorist lost control of his car during a heated argument with his partner.

The 43-year-old driver was arrested after the accident on Tuesday afternoon.

CCTV footage shows a Toyota Yaris travelling up Ireland Street in the CBD before it suddenly veers into the opposite lane and strikes a pedestrian walking on the pavement.

Reaction Unit SA (Rusa) spokesperson Prem Balram said the driver told security officers he was “involved in a heated argument which turned physical with his partner when she grabbed the steering wheel”.

“The vehicle veered across the road and struck the pedestrian before it crashed into a fence.”

Balram said paramedics assisted the injured pedestrian, a 44-year-old woman, who landed on the driveway of a spare parts shop after she was hit.

Police spokesperson Lt-Col Nqobile Gwala told TimesLIVE the man was arrested and charged with reckless and negligent driving.

“He is appearing in the Verulam magistrate's court this morning [Wednesday].”

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