UPDATE: Alleged hit and run driver granted bail – Tinley Manor

The man suspected of driving the vehicle that hit and killed a 13-year-old boy near Tinley Manor recently, was granted bail last week.

According to Umhlali SAPS captain Vinny Pillay, he was arrested last Monday, charged with reckless and negligent driving and appeared at Umhlali Magistrates Court.

Police began searching for the VW Golf driver soon after the accident which left the young boy with a fatal head injury.

Also read: Police on the hunt for fatal hit and run driver – Tinley Manor

A motorist, who asked to remain anonymous, was travelling ahead of the Golf at the time of the accident.

“Six people were walking down the opposite side of the road asking for a lift.

“In the rear view mirror I could see the car swerve out and head straight for the group of people before swerving back into his lane and driving on,” said the motorist.

She said she sped up to turn off onto the highway to get out of harm’s way as the VW Golf continued to drive recklessly along the link road between the N2 and R102 towards Palm Lakes.

According to IPSS Medical Rescue’s Paul Herbst, paramedics placed the boy on a manual ventilator as he was in a serious condition.

He died in hospital later that evening.

Following his arrest, the 25-year-old man from Shakaskraal was granted bail of R2 000 and will appear again later this month.

The vehicle was impounded.

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