Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed, or who is able to assist with information about an accident in Durban Street, Kariega, where a pedestrian was fatally injured, at about 18:00 on Friday, 26 August.
Detectives are investigating a case of culpable homicide after the pedestrian Malusi Saki (28), was crossing the road, and collided with a white VW Citi Golf. Saki died on the scene.
According to police information, a community member noticed something lying in Durban Road and established that it was the body of a male.
The community member immediately informed the police.
“Investigations revealed that the pedestrian was crossing the road when he was allegedly hit by a white VW Citi Golf. It is further alleged that a second vehicle, a white Isuzu single cab then also drove over the victim. Both drivers failed to stop at the accident scene,” said police spokesperson Captain Gerda Swart.
- Anyone who may have witnessed the accident or who can assist the police with information about the drivers or their whereabouts, is requested to contact the investigating officer Detective Warrant Officer Deon Roos on 079 896 8148, SAPS Crime Stop 08600 10111 or their nearest police station. All information is confidential, and callers may remain anonymous.
