Crime

Woman reportedly killed in R24 rock-throwing incident near Bedfordview

Motorist loses her life after a rock-throwing incident on the Van Der Linde Bridge crossing the R24 highway.

A woman has reportedly lost her life this morning, August 14, following a rock-throwing incident on the highway.

Bedfordview SAPS is yet to confirm the incident.

Ward 20 Clr Jill Humphreys reported the incident. She said the incident took place on the Van Der Linde Bridge, crossing the R24.

ALSO READ: WATCH: Rock-throwing warning issued after vehicle’s windscreen shattered on N12 near Gillooly’s

She added, “As this is a repeat incident, we are please requesting the community to keep a sharp eye out for people/individuals who may be standing on bridges with the possible intention of rock-throwing.”

Jacques Steyn of the Bedfordview CPF said the case is under investigation, with no further information yet.

The Bedfordview CPF has also sent an urgent request for any information that will help to identify and apprehend those responsible for the recent rock-throwing incident.

Bedfordview Edenvale News previously reported that Free State resident, Johann Beneke’s car was damaged after a rock-throwing incident on the N12 on July 12.

ALSO READ: Motorist recounts terrifying N12 rock attack near Bedfordview

This incident occurs just over a month after The Bedfordview Edenvale News reported on a rock-throwing incident on the N12 near Gillooly’s in an online article titled WATCH: Rock-throwing warning issued after vehicle’s windscreen shattered on N12 near Gillooly’s.

Motorists had been urged to remain vigilant after a video surfaced showing a vehicle with a shattered windscreen after rocks were allegedly thrown at it while travelling on the N12 eastbound.

In a separate article titled Motorist recounts terrifying N12 rock attack near Bedfordview, the victim of the aforementioned rock-throwing incident had shared how she and her fiancé had to sit across from the alleged perpetrator while giving their statements to the Bedfordview SAPS.

ALSO READ: Sanral tightens N12 security after rock-throwing reports

At the time, the Bedfordview SAPS did not confirm the arrest status of the alleged perpetrator.

Anyone with information may contact Bedfordview CPF chairman Colin McKenzie at 079 219 5064.

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Naidine Sibanda

Naidine Sibanda is Bedfordview and Edenvale News’ senior journalist. A University of Johannesburg journalism graduate, she began her career with TEACH South Africa before moving into community reporting at Caxton’s Rosebank Killarney Gazette, where she rose to senior journalist and earned recognition in the FCJ Awards. She also worked as communications officer for the James and Ethel Gray Park Foundation. Passionate about amplifying community voices, Naidine looks forward to highlighting both challenges and achievements in Bedfordview and Edenvale areas.

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