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Murder Accused Koobashan Naicker to Apply to Reclaim Driver's Licence

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Oct 31, 2011 — 1 min read

Koobashan Naicker, accused of three counts of murder in a 2023 bridge crash that killed three people, including a mother and her 8-year-old son, has a string of charges pending against him, dating back to 1998. Naicker's lawyer plans to apply to relax bail conditions, including surrendering his driver's licence, after a recent car accident in Durban. The case has raised concerns about Naicker's ability to drive responsibly, given his history of reckless and negligent driving.

Key Takeaways:

Naicker has multiple charges pending against him, including three counts of murder, six counts of drunk driving, and one count of attempted murder.
Charges date back to 1998, with incidents in 2009 and 2010, including a Porsche collision on the wrong side of the road and fleeing the scene of another accident.
Naicker's 2023 Athlone Bridge crash involved collisions with multiple vehicles, including a motorcycle, three cars, and a minibus taxi, resulting in severe injuries to five people.
Charges include neglecting to stop at a red light, driving under the influence, and causing R19 500 worth of damage to property.
Naicker's driver's licence is currently suspended as part of his bail conditions, but his lawyer plans to apply to relax these conditions.
Naicker faces additional charges including robbery and malicious damage to property in an incident at the Tequila Bar and Restaurant in February 2023.

Statistics:

A total of 11 charges are pending against Naicker, including three murder charges and six drunk driving charges.
Naicker has a history of reckless and negligent driving, with charges dating back to 1998.
In 2023, the Athlone Bridge crash resulted in five severe injuries, including critically injured children.
Charges against Naicker include excessive driving speeds, distractions, and disregard for traffic safety.
Naicker is accused of stealing liquor and cash from a bar and causing R19 500 worth of property damage.

Sources:

State advocate Vani Govender, Durban Regional Court
NAICKER, Koobashan's attorney, Sunil Singh
The Durban Regional Court, South Africa

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