By Obakeng Maje
Taung- North West police are investigating a culpable homicide case after a teenager was knocked down by a taxi in Modutong village, near Taung.
“A minibus taxi was travelling along the Modutung road when he allegedly saw two boys walking on the left side of the road.The driver of the Minibus Taxi was about to pass them when the 19 year-old boy crossed the road without observing” Colonel Sabata Mokgwabone.
The accident took place on Saturday at around 13:15.
He collided with the victim, and he was rushed to a local hospital.
“The victim later died at a hospital from injuries sustained” said Mokgwabone.
A culpable homicide case is being investigated by the police.
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