Cape Town – A Checkers Sixty60 delivery driver died in a head-on collision with a police van on Voortrekker Road in Bellville, Cape Town, on Monday, 23 June.
Videos circulating online show the driver wedged under the front tyres of the police vehicle.
The incident is under police investigation, with limited details released.
Checkers Sixty60 drivers are independent contractors, expected to deliver groceries within 60 minutes, regardless of conditions. They own their own motorcycles and purchase their uniforms.
This latest tragedy follows a string of accidents involving Sixty60 drivers.
Take a look:
Checkers Sixty60 delivery guys need to get their eyes tested.🥲 pic.twitter.com/RV0KdYqy2W
— GALAXY-2:20 VIDEO🔌 (@GalaxyTwoTwenty) May 26, 2025
WATCH: Illegal foreigner employed by Checkers Sixty60 skipped a robot and caused accident.
Accidents caused by Sixty60 have increased as the company is employing illegal foreigners who do not have drivers license. pic.twitter.com/uvICRTKi9V
— PSAFLIVE (@PSAFLIVE) June 22, 2025
The Checkers Sixty60 driver failed to notice the Metro Police officer directing traffic pic.twitter.com/MJvnoBnuJ1
— MDN NEWS (@MDNnewss) June 9, 2025
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
