Central SA
Woman found dead alongside road in North West─── LUCKY NKUYANE 07:30 Wed, 28 Dec 2022
The body of an unknown woman suspected to have been the victim of a hit-and-run incident was discovered on the side of the road in North West.
The woman was found near the R503 road between Mahikeng and Lichtenburg on Sunday 25 December 2022 at about 20:39.
According to police spokesperson, Aafje Botma, it seems as if the deceased was knocked over by a vehicle. She says the victim was wearing a denim dress and black shoes.
Botma adds that the Itsoseng police have since pleaded for the help of the community to locate the family or relatives of the woman aged between 38 and 40 years old.
"Anyone who can assist the police in identifying the deceased can contact Itsoseng police on 018 338 0000 or 018 338 0088 or cell phone: 082 416 0763," Botma adds.
Meanwhile, a 66-year-old motorist face charges of culpable homicide and driving under the influence. This is after the suspect allegedly collided with two cyclists on Forsman Street, Potchefstroom, and failed to stop.
He was later arrested by members of the Potchefstroom Flying Squad. Upon inspection of the vehicle, it was found that it was damaged and had blood stains.
"At the accident scene in Forsman Street, two victims were allegedly found of which one was certified dead by the Emergency and Medical Rescue Services (EMRS) paramedics.
"The second victim was taken to a local hospital where he is still admitted in a stable condition.
"The suspect was immediately arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or a drug with a narcotic effect, culpable homicide and failing to stop after an accident," police spokesperson, Adéle Myburgh, said in a statement.
