Can You Help Quintin?

Employer Details Needed After Memory Loss From N4 Crash

Rustenburg/ Pretoria – What should have been the start of a new chapter turned into tragedy for 38-year-old Quintin Snyman, who was left critically injured in a crash on the N4 while travelling from Pretoria to his new job in Rustenburg.

Quintin had just started working in the safety department at a local mine on Monday 1 September 2025. Each morning, he would message his mother, Helena Snyman, to let her know he had arrived safely in Rustenburg. But on Monday, 8 September, that message never came…

The Accident
At around 06:30, Quintin’s car was involved in a serious collision on the N4. He was left unconscious, and emergency responders had to use the Jaws of Life to free him from the wreck. He is now in hospital with skull trauma (shock consciousness) and memory loss.

On Wednesday, 10 September, two days after the accident, Quintin underwent surgery on his legs. Doctors explained that they could not perform all the necessary procedures at once due to the extent of his injuries. One of his legs had been broken in four places, along with several other fractures.

Theft at the Scene
In a cruel twist, while Quintin lay unconscious, his cellphone and the SIM card from his dashcam were stolen — both containing details of his new employer. The family points out that the other driver involved in the collision left the scene without offering assistance, raising painful questions about who might have taken these crucial items. Without them, they have no way of notifying his workplace that his absence is the result of a life-threatening accident — and the circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear.

A Good Samaritan
Amid the chaos, hope came from an unknown woman who stopped to help. She phoned emergency services, stayed until responders arrived, and even recovered Quintin’s wallet and glasses, ensuring they were kept safe.

His family shared a heartfelt message to her: “Thank you for stopping and helping my son when he needed it most — may God bless you for your kindness.”

Urgent Appeal
Because of his memory loss and the theft of his phone, Quintin cannot remember his new employer’s contact details. His family fears he could lose the job he had only just begun, unless contact can be made.

They are urgently asking the community:

• Did you witness the accident on the N4?
• Do you know anything about the person who took his belongings?
• Do you know Quintin’s new employer in Rustenburg?
• Please contact his mother, Helena Snyman, on 079 388 0555 with any information.

The family thanks the firefighters, ambulance personnel and towing services who assisted on the scene — and above all, the anonymous woman whose kindness brought light in a dark moment.

Photo: WHEN SECONDS MATTER: STRANGERS, HEROES – AND A MISSING EMPLOYER… Quintin Snyman (38), critically injured in the accident, is in hospital as his family appeals for community assistance.