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Pregnant Woman Killed in Alleged JMPD Hit-and-Run as Family Demands Justice
A 23-year-old pregnant woman, Logan Lemek (pictured), was fatally struck by a vehicle in Mofolo on Monday evening, May 12, 2026, in an incident allegedly involving an off-duty Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) officer.
According to eyewitness accounts shared by her friend Robyn Stehlin, the pair had just alighted from a vehicle after attending a job training session. They were walking on the side of the road well clear of the white line when a speeding car swerved erratically left and right before hitting Lemek, throwing her into the air. Lemek was declared dead at the scene.
The driver allegedly fled the scene but was chased down and returned to the area by a bystander. Family members claim that when JMPD officers arrived, reportedly in large numbers they focused on the driver rather than attending to the victim. No immediate medical assistance was provided to Lemek, her family alleges.
The vehicle is believed to belong to a JMPD officer who was reportedly on his way to work. As of Sunday, May 17, no arrest has been made, and the officer has not been publicly identified.
The case has been transferred to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) for an independent probe. JMPD has confirmed it is investigating but stated the officer remains at work pending the outcome.
Lemek's family has expressed outrage, questioning why the suspect has not been detained. "If it was a civilian, that person would have long been arrested," one family member said in media reports.
They family is demanding full accountability and swift justice.
The tragedy has sparked public anger on social media, with many calling for the officer to face immediate consequences and highlighting concerns over police conduct in the incident. IPID's investigation is ongoing.
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