MADADENI – Police are searching for the driver of a white Toyota minibus who is allegedly linked to culpable homicide, which occurred at the Asiphephe Bridge near Madadeni on September 8.
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According to police reports, a 56-year-old man was walking alongside the bridge at around 7.30pm, when he was run over by the minibus.
The driver fled the scene.
The victim sustained head injuries and bruising to both his legs, and was transported to Madadeni Provincial Hospital for further treatment, but succumbed to his injuries shortly after.
The driver of the vehicle is still unknown at this stage.
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Anyone who can shed light on the identity and whereabouts of the driver, can contact Warrant Officer M. Zulu on 073 733 9061 or 034 314 6140 or alternatively, visit his office at room 318 at the Newcastle SAPS building in Allen Street.
