GQEBERHA – Detectives at SAPS Swartkops are investigating two separate cases of culpable homicide following two fatal collisions.

In the first incident, it is alleged during the early hours of this morning, 24 July 2022 at about 02:00, the driver of a Volvo truck (with two trailers) was travelling down Addo Road, Markman when suddenly he felt something collide with the back trailer. He stopped and discovered that the driver of a silver VW Polo collided into the trailer. The driver and his two passengers had tragically passed away on impact.

The names and ages of the victims will be released once formal identification is completed.

In a second collision this morning at 07:00, police were notified of an unknown male that was lying on the M19 road. It is alleged that a vehicle had struck the pedestrian without stopping at the scene. The unidentified male passed away on the scene.

The man (in his thirties) was clad in a red T-shirt, navy and black windbreaker jacket, white and navy blue stripped trousers, white wool gloves and white Nike supreme sneakers.

Anyone who might be able to assist with information that can lead police to his next of kin or has information about the incident can contact Detective Sergeant Luyanda Maneli on 0826975845 or Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or the nearest police station. All information is confidential and callers may remain anonymous.

Source: South African Police Service