ZWELITSHA – Detectives from the South African Police Service in Despatch are urgently looking for the driver of a grey Honda vehicle, who was allegedly involved in an accident with a pedestrian in the Main Road of Despatch at about 06:30 on Saturday, 25 December 2021. It is alleged that the pedestrian was waiting at the pedestrian crossing, when the first vehicle stopped and as the male pedestrian started to cross the road, the driver of a grey Honda vehicle failed to stop at the pedestrian crossing and collided with the pedestrian. (The vehicle drove over the leg of the victim). The driver failed to stop at the accident scene. Despatch detectives are also looking for any witnesses who have information about the accident. A case of reckless and negligent driving is under investigation.
Anyone who might have witnessed, or who is able to assist with information about the driver or his/her whereabouts, is requested to contact the investigating officer, Detective Warrant Officer Danny Muller on 081 394 9529, SAPS Despatch Detectives on 041 933 8000 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.

Source: South African Police Service