Cindy Makhathini Crashes Car into Sasol Petrol Station: "I'm Grateful No One Was Hurt"
South African social media influencer Cindy Makhathini was recently involved in an accident where she crashed her car into a Sasol petrol station. The incident occurred recently and was narrated by Makhathini on her Instagram story. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident.
Details of the Accident
Makhathini shared that her car sustained minor scratches, while the petrol station suffered more significant damage. She expressed relief that no one was hurt and that the owner of the garage was understanding. "I just crashed my car, not just crashed but crashed into a Sasol garage,” she wrote, sharing pictures of the aftermath.
She further stated, “Luckily, no one was hurt. Also, my car was just scratched, but the damage I caused to the garage is too much. I am so lucky the owner was so kind and gentle with the situation."
An eyewitness account, shared via a TikTok video by user @damreh, described the vehicle moving slowly before the impact. The eyewitness stated: "It was parked here. It came in slowly, like how a car would move if it’s in first gear without the accelerator engaged."
Denial of Intoxication
Following the incident, Cindy Makhathini clarified that she was not under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. "FYI, I was not drunk. We were driving with a baby in the car, and it was a long distance," she explained. She also added that she cooperated with the police, who conducted a breathalyzer test, confirming that there was no alcohol in her blood. "The police did a breathalyser test, and there was no alcohol in my blood. It was just an honest mistake," she stated.
Aftermath and Cooperations
Makhathini has stated that the damage to the garage is her main concern. She is cooperating with both the police and the owner of the petrol station to resolve the situation. This incident occurs amidst other publicity for Makhathini, who was previously engaged in a dispute with author Jackie Phamotse.
Cindy Makhathini's Response
Cindy Makhathini has expressed gratitude that no one was harmed in the accident and is focused on resolving the damage caused to the Sasol garage. She concluded her statement by trusting in God to overcome the challenges she is facing. She said that she would provide further details when she had "calmed down."
