SEBOKENG: Sebokeng Police are investigating a case of culpable homicide following a hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of a 26-year-old male.

The incident on July 23 happened near Thabo Vuyo Resource Centre when a speeding vehicle rammed a street vendor.

Police spokesperson Sergeant Nthabiseng Mokhachane confirmed the incident.

“Our officers were summoned next to Thabo Vuyo Resource Centre, and on arrival, witnesses pointed out to them a lifeless body of an African male who was lying on the ground,” she said.

Mokhachane said, “According to bystanders, the victim was driven over by a white unknown vehicle, which drove at high speed, and afterwards drove off without stopping.”

The deceased was declared dead on the scene by emergency medical services staff and taken to Sebokeng Forensic Pathology Services for further investigation.

Police are pleading with the public for any information that may assist with the investigation. Any person who may have information can contact Sebokeng SAPS on 082 498 9563, 016 466 2047, 112, 10111, 08600 10111, or via the MySAPS app.