SAPS Walmer detectives are investigating a culpable homicide and drunken driving case following a fatal accident where a 12-year-old boy died in the early hours of Sunday, August 18.
According to police spokesperson, Captain Sandra Janse Van Rensburg, it is alleged that at approximately 01:25, two vehicles, a Kia Rio with only the driver, and a VW Caddy with a woman and her 12-year-old boy, were traveling on Main Road, Walmer.
She reported that the two vehicles collided with each other between 10th and 11th Avenue.
“The 12-year-old boy passed away on arrival at the hospital, and his mother was admitted in a critical condition,” she reported.
She added: “The driver of the Kia was also taken to the hospital with injuries, and his blood was also taken.”
“He was arrested on charges of culpable homicide and drunken driving.”
“The name of the deceased will only be released once the next of kin has been informed.”
“The investigation is ongoing,” she concluded.
