Brakpan teen killed in crash involving child driver
The community will gather for a vigil this afternoon in memory of the victim.
A 14-year-old Brakpan teenager was killed yesterday (Saturday) after being struck by a car allegedly driven by a 12-year-old.
According to CoE spokesperson Zweli Dlamini, officers from the EMPD Accident Bureau were summoned to an accident at the corner of Northdene Avenue and Madeley Street at about 13:45.
“The officers found the lifeless body of a 14-year-old pedestrian, who was declared deceased on scene by paramedics,” said Dlamini.
“Also on the scene, the officers found a Mazda that allegedly bumped the pedestrian driven by a 12-year-old driver.
“The driver was handed in, accompanied by his guardian, to the Brakpan SAPS.
“It is alleged that the driver used the motor vehicle and disobeyed a stop sign and collided into the pedestrian.”
Dlamini added that the minor is expected to appear before the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court soon.
The victim has been identified as Malcolm Booysen, a learner at Laerskool Brakpan-Oos.
A vigil will be held for him today (Sunday) at 13:00 at 39 Northdene Avenue.
