Stellenbosch police are calling on the public\u2019s assistance in gathering information on an accident that occurred on R304 between 22:00 and 23:00 on Friday 8 December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The head-on collision on the Koelenhof\/Klipheuwel road apparently occurred between a red or maroon Mazda SUV and a silver Ford Fiesta.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The police requests that anyone who may have witnessed the accident or may have information on the incident, to contact Warrant Officer Charlene Mouton on 021 809 9140 or 082 453 9843. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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