Detectives from the South African Police Service in Despatch are urgently looking for the driver of a white Mazda 2 who was allegedly involved in an accident with a pedestrian on the R75, close to Despatch. The accident occurred at about 17:10 on Sunday, 7 November 2021.
According to information, the driver of the white Mazda 2 stopped at the scene and informed another driver of a second vehicle who had also stopped at the accident scene, that he bumped the pedestrian with his vehicle. Whilst the second driver contacted the Police to report the matter, the driver of the white Mazda 2 drove off. Detectives are also looking for witnesses who have information about the accident. A case of culpable homicide is under investigation.
Anyone who might have witnessed, or who is able to assist with information about the driver or his whereabouts, is requested to contact the investigating officer, Detective Warrant Officer Mario Jonck on 0848109078, SAPS Despatch Detectives 041 933 8000 or Crime Stop 0860010111.