Pedestrian killed by car on his way to funeral
The driver did not stop at the scene.
A man was killed in a hit-and-run incident in Oaktree, Krugersdorp, and the local police need the assistance of the community to find out more.
The victim and his brother were allegedly on their way to a funeral on Friday, 23 June at about 10.15am, when they tried to cross the road. The man was hit by a passing car and died upon impact. The driver of the vehicle did not stop at the scene.
The victim is believed to be in his 40s. A case of culpable homicide has been opened against the driver and the police are appealing to the community to assist them with any information that could help them trace the driver, who is believed to have been in a white vehicle.
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Anyone who might know anything about this incident is requested to call the Muldersdrift Police on 011 952 4600/ 4641, or use the Crime Stop line on 08600 10111, or the tip-off SMS line on 32211. Informants may remain anonymous.
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