A culpable homicide investigation is underway following
a fatal accident that took place on Missionvale Road in Gqeberha on Sunday, September 18.
According to police spokesperson Captain Sandra Janse van Rensburg, it is
alleged that at about 06:05, a Toyota Avanza was travelling from Kleinskool
towards Westville when it collided with a storm water drain pipe that was on
the road.
“The 64-year-old driver lost control and the vehicle overturned. He died on the scene and the two passengers in the
Avanza was taken to hospital,” said Janse van Rensburg.
“The accident did not occur where the protestors were in
action. Furthermore, the accident took place at about 06:00 and the protest
action only started at 07:00. Therefore, police believe that that accident is
not as a result of the protest action,” she added.
