Rugby fan struck by car
By Marthe van der Wolf
22 October 2007
A 32-year old rugby fan died on Saturday night after he was run over by a car during street celebrations on Voortrekker Road after the Springboks won the World Cup.
Police are requesting the public's assistance after the driver failed to stop his vehicle after the accident. The request relates to an alleged hit and run incident occurred on Voortrekker Road near the corner of Beaufort Street at about half past ten.
"It was the time when people took the streets to celebrate the rugby victory," says police spokesperson Billy Jones.
A 32-year old man, Pieter Herbert, was run over by cream coloured Nissan Sentra. He died on the scene. No other details are known at this stage.
Anyone with information can contact the police at 08600 10111.
22 October 2007
A 32-year old rugby fan died on Saturday night after he was run over by a car during street celebrations on Voortrekker Road after the Springboks won the World Cup.
Police are requesting the public's assistance after the driver failed to stop his vehicle after the accident. The request relates to an alleged hit and run incident occurred on Voortrekker Road near the corner of Beaufort Street at about half past ten.
"It was the time when people took the streets to celebrate the rugby victory," says police spokesperson Billy Jones.
A 32-year old man, Pieter Herbert, was run over by cream coloured Nissan Sentra. He died on the scene. No other details are known at this stage.
Anyone with information can contact the police at 08600 10111.
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