Reckless and negligent behavior leads to attempted murder charge

A 35-year-old man had to be rushed to hospital after a driver of a white Mazda 2 ran him over, allegedly on purpose, after an argument at a well-known restaurant in the Moot last month.

“The driver recklessly drove up and down in the parking lot outside the restaurant,” Koos Coetzee told Rekord of the events of the evening of September 24.

“I advised him to be careful as restaurant-goers left the restaurant at closing time at around 22:00.

“His driving was reckless and negligent as he was doing doughnuts in the parking area. He then drove off.

“A few minutes later, we saw him speeding back. He drove straight towards me and hit me,” Coetzee explained.

Video footage in Rekord’s possession shows a deliberate and obvious hit-and-run incident in the parking area at the restaurant in Villieria.

A case of attempted murder has been opened against the unknown driver of a white Mazda 2.

Coetzee had to be rushed to Life Eugene Marais hospital in the Moot.

He sustained no serious injuries.

During the incident, a stone shot up and hit Coetzee just above the ear, which had to be removed. His left hand was also broken.

Coetzee was discharged from the hospital the next day.

“The debris above my ear had to be removed, sutured and cleaned.

“I only found out later that my hand was broken,” he said.

According to Coetzee, the incident could have been much worse.

“I am just relieved that no one else sustained any injuries during the incident.

“Nobody expected him to turn back and drive straight at me,” he said.

Villieria police station spokesperson, Warrant Officer Marinda Austin confirmed the incident.

A case of attempted murder has been opened and the investigation continues.

“What makes the case challenging is the fact that we cannot see the registration of the number plate.

“We want to ask the public to come forward with information regarding the incident so that we can arrest the suspect,” Austin pleaded.-

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