The police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at about 4.15 pm at Hope, ECD, and which resulted in the death of pedestrian Theron Berkshire, 14 years of Clonbrook, ECD who was said to be playing phagwah at the time.
Police say investigations have so far revealed that the driver of mini bus BMM 576 was proceeding along the roadway when it is alleged that the pedestrian, who was playing phagwah with other students, ran into the path of the vehicle and was struck down. He was pronounced dead on arrival at the GPHC.
The driver of the motor vehicle is in police custody assisting with the investigations.
