By Obakeng Maje

Mahikeng-North West are investigating a case of culpable homicide after a teen been knocked down by a hit and run vehicle.

Apparently a matric student from Kebalepile Secondary School went to the shops in Montshiwa to buy launch.

Tshego Phele was attending saturday classes with other students as she was in matric.

According to eye-witness the driver allegedly knocked Tshego and ran away.

“We have not received that incident and I will come back to you after gathering all information” sergeant Tselanyane said.

Even though the information is sketchy,according to unconfirmed reports the driver was allegedly drunk and after knocking Tshegofatso Phele fled the scene,however was arrested later on after intensive search by police.

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