VEREENIGING – Authorities are investigating a culpable homicide incident that claimed the life of an African woman believed to be aged between 35 and 37.

The accident occurred on the R59 offramp into Voortrekker Road in Vereeniging. Preliminary investigations conducted by the police suggest that the truck struck the roadside barrier after the driver reportedly lost control.

Ster North received reports of the incident just after 14:00 on September 2. Motorists reported that the victim was stuck under the tyre of the truck.

On arrival at the scene, police had closed the offramp and cordoned off the scene, causing motorists to take the next offramp into Vereeniging.

Speaking to Ster North, police spokesperson Constable Relebohile Mohapeloa reports that the woman was declared dead by Sharp Medical Services.

“The driver and another passenger sustained minor injuries and were taken to Mediclinic Vereeniging for treatment. The exact cause of the accident is unknown and will form part of the investigation.”