A pedestrian walking his dog in Summerstrand on Sunday was knocked over and killed by a motorist who was allegedly under the influence.
Police spokesperson Captain Sandra van Rensburg said that at 8am, the 44-year-old man was walking on the pavement with his dog.
“The driver of a grey Volkswagen Polo, travelling in the direction of the beacon, lost control of his vehicle, collided with a street light and knocked over the pedestrian, who died on the scene.
“The name of the deceased will be released at a later stage.
“The vehicle driver, 25, was arrested on charges of culpable homicide and driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor.
“The suspect will appear in the Gqeberha magistrate’s court during the week.”
The Herald
Pedestrian knocked over, killed while walking dog in Summerstrand
Image: EUGENE COETZEE
A pedestrian walking his dog in Summerstrand on Sunday was knocked over and killed by a motorist who was allegedly under the influence.
Police spokesperson Captain Sandra van Rensburg said that at 8am, the 44-year-old man was walking on the pavement with his dog.
“The driver of a grey Volkswagen Polo, travelling in the direction of the beacon, lost control of his vehicle, collided with a street light and knocked over the pedestrian, who died on the scene.
“The name of the deceased will be released at a later stage.
“The vehicle driver, 25, was arrested on charges of culpable homicide and driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor.
“The suspect will appear in the Gqeberha magistrate’s court during the week.”
The Herald
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