The City of Cape Town this week confirmed that one of its MyCiti buses had been involved in a fatal incident on Otto du Plessis Drive, Milnerton, involving a pedestrian.
Rob Quintas, Mayco member for Urban Mobility, said the incident occurred around 06:50 near to the Racecourse Road station. “The City extends its condolences to the pedestrian’s family and loved ones during this difficult time. The matter is being handled by the South African Police Service for further investigation,” Quintas said.
The City’s Law Enforcement assisted on the day and advised that a response is best provided by the police because of the fatality.
Investigation
Const Ndakhe Gwala, Western Cape police spokesperson, confirmed to TygerBurger that the police in Milnerton have opened a case of culpable homicide following an accident that occurred that day.
“A 46-year-old man was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel,” Gwala said, adding that the circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.
Earlier accident
In August, a MyCiti bus carrying 60 passengers was also involved in a crash on the corners of Marine Drive and the West Coast Road (R27). The bus collided with a motor vehicle carrying two occupants. Seven people sustained minor to moderate injuries at the time and required transportation to the hospital, TygerBurger reported at the time.
