A little over a year ago, 19-year-old Diamantino Cornelius Carvalho Thomas (Tino) was on his way home on his motorcycle from the 24-hour quick shop at Task Nissan in Barberton when the driver of a Toyota Auris, Duan Geldenhuys crashed into him from behind.
Geldenhuys, who is believed to be from Krugersdorp, allegedly crashed into Thomas with such force that the impact hurled him approximately 80 metres from the point of impact, resulting in his death.
Geldenhuys was charged with reckless and negligent driving, driving while under the influence and culpable homicide. On Monday 21 January Geldenhuys pleaded guilty to the charges in the Nelspruit Magistrates’ Court.
On Friday 14 March Geldenhuys was sentenced to three years in prison, suspended for three years, in the Nelspruit Magistrate’s Court.
Over the next 18 months he also has to attend drug and alcohol rehabilitation, life skills and other restorative programmes.
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