The girl was pronounced dead at the scene of the head-on collision involving two cars on Andrew Mapheto Road in Tembisa on Wednesday.

The woman was traveling with her two daughters when they were involved in an accident.

The nine-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, while the 13-year-old was injured.

EMPD spokesperson Thabiso Makgato said they are also investigating careless and reckless driving.

“A 29-year-old driver, believed to be a footballer, is believed to have fled the scene after colliding with the vehicle”

“When Ekurhuleni Metro Police arrived at the scene, we found four bottles of hard liquor called Don Julio, a powder we suspect may be cocaine, and weed edibles were also found in his vehicle.

“At this time, we are unable to confirm the identity of the football player until a proper investigation is carried out.”

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