Police call for help to identify car accident victim

Police are calling for the public’s help in identifying a man who was knocked down by a vehicle on the N14 highway on Thursday.

This comes as a case of culpable homicide was opened at the Wierdabrug police station. “The incident occurred on Thursday, shortly after 08:00 in the morning on the N14 near the R55 off-ramp,” said police spokesperson Constable Tumisang Moloto.

Moloto said the victim was an African male, about 1.65 metres tall and was wearing black long pants and a blue work top.

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“We call on families who have reported their loved ones missing in the past 24 hours to visit the Wierdabrug station or to contact Sergeant Jansen,” he said.

Jansen can be reached on 082-335-2479. Station commander Colonel Makama expressed his concern following this incident.

“I want to urge the public at large to take note that pedestrians are not allowed to cross or walk on national roads as the vehicles are driving at 120km per hour.

“I also want to warn those who continue to break road rules that they will be arrested and charged,” said Makama.

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