By Obakeng Maje

Kimberley police are investigating a case of culpable homicide after a 47-year-old Eunice Maureen Beerkat was killed in a hit and run on Barkley Road, between Santa Centre and Homestead.

Northern Cape police spokesperson Lieutenant Sergio Kock said it is alleged that on Sunday, at approximately 19:00, the driver of a white car hit the deceased, with the vehicle and after the incident sped off from the scene without ascertaining the injuries sustained by the deceased.

Eunice was transported to the local hospital where she later passed on as a result of injuries sustained during the accident.

“The driver of the white vehicle is still at large. However we are appealing to members of the public to assist the police with the information which may lead to the arrest of the driver of the white car, alternatively the driver of the white car can handed him/herself or to Kimberley police station or to any nearest policer station” he said.

Detective Warrant Officer Kenneth Lamoen, the investigating officer of this case can be contacted at 053 8384 266 / 083 3772 677

-TDN

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