Monday, March 29, 2010

Motorcyclist killed in hit and run accident

By Nomava Nobumba
29 March 2010

A motorcyclist was killed this morning in the CBD during an alleged reckless and negligent driving.

Police say a traffic official was chasing after a taxi driver who was disobeying a directional traffic sign.

“The driver started driving reckless at a high speed followed by the traffic vehicle. He made illegal U-turns in Adderly, Strand, Long and Riebeek Streets where it collided into a green VW –Golf, said Captain Ezra October”.

October says the taxi driver then sped- off in the direction of Adderly Street where the taxi collided with a motorcyclist who collided into white VW Polo.

The 51 year old male motorcyclist from Newlands passed away on the scene, due to his injuries.

October says culpable homicide case has been opened for investigation.

The driver is at large.

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