Ms Tiena de Beer (53), a well-known face at Casterbridge Lifestyle Centre, died after a vehicle she had reportedly borrowed from a friend ran her over at her house.
There were no witnesses to the tragedy, but according to provincial police spokesman Sgt Gerald Sedibe, it is believed that she was taking something out of the boot of the car when it rolled backwards and ran over her.
It is suspected that she had parked on a slope and the brakes of the vehicle were not properly applied.
Sedibe said she was trapped under the car and emergency services personnel had removed her body from underneath the vehicle by the time the police arrived.
She was declared dead on the scene.
Police are investigating a case of culpable homicide and a post-mortem will be conducted. Due to this process, funeral arrangements or memorial service details will only be available later.
De Beer’s Facebook page was flooded with tributes and messages from friends.
Read the full story on the incident here.
Her memorial service will be held on Saturday at 10:00 at the White River Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to Dignity – IRIS Africa, Nedbank, Riverside Mall, Account 1739012240 (Reference: Tiena de Beer) or Michaels Children’s Village – FNB, White River 250655, Account 62488757710 (Reference: Tiena de Beer)
The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to everyone who assisted them and lovingly supported them during this difficult time.
