A father dies in a horrific accident near Pudumoe


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BY STAFF REPORTER
PUDUMONG- North West police are investigating a case of culpable homicide after a horrific accident on N18 between Pudumong and Taung.

According to North West police spokesperson captain Pelonomi Makau, a red Toyota Hilux with three occupants was involved in a ‘head on’ collision against Almera Nissian on Wednesday at around 14:00.

“Two vehicles were involved in a head on collision after Almera Nissan driver who was traveling alone tried to overtake another car. He allegedly failed in his attempts and the Toyota Hilux driver from Morokweng village near Taung, tried to avoid the oncoming traffic and swerved off the road” Makau said.

It is alleged that the father was with his two children in the car on their way to Mahikeng to help his kids with registration at North West University.

The father who was the driver of the Toyota Hilux allegedly passed away on the scene after he suffered fatal injuries and the driver of the Almera Nissan was taken to Taung hospital for medical attention.

Police investigations continue.
-TDN
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