SAPS Mount Road detectives are investigating a culpable homicide after an unknown man ran across the N2 freeway and was hit by a VW light delivery vehicle this morning, 4 May 2022.
It is alleged that at about 09:25, on the N2 just before the Gelvandale off-ramp in the direction of Deal Party, the driver of a VW LDV was unable to avoid the man thus colliding into him as he ran across the road. The pedestrian died on the scene. He is unknown at this stage and was wearing ‘flip flop’ sandals with grey and white tracksuit pants and a maroon-colored tracksuit top.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone who can assist in tracing the family of the person or may be able to identify the deceased or can furnish any information relating to his death is asked to contact the SAPS Mount Road Crime office on 041 394 6243 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or the nearest police station or send information via MySAPS APP. All information received will be treated as confidential and callers may opt to remain anonymous.