MEDIA STATEMENT FROM THE ACTING NATIONAL COMMISSIONER OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE

SERVICE, LT GEN JK PHAHLANE

Pedestrian fatally injured in motor vehicle accident : Friday 18 November 2016

Sunday, 20 November 2016: The South African Police Service can confirm that a pedestrian was regrettably knocked over by a police-owned vehicle on Friday, 18 November 2016 at approximately 1 1 in Pretorius Street, Pretoria as he was crossing the road. The 59-year-old later passed away from the injuries sustained.

The drive of the police vehicle, a member of the Presidential Protection Unit, was on duty at the time of the accident, which was attended to by police members on duty. A case of culpable homicide is under investigation and the police driver will give his full cooperation

Whilst the police official was on duty, reports claiming that the accident occurred while the vehicle was in a 'blue light convoy are completely incorrect The car was not part of a convoy at the time of the accident and there was no dignitary present in the vehicle or being transported in a convoy.

The South African Police Service conveys our deepest condolences to the loved ones of the deceased man; our hearts go out to them during their time of mourning.

Statement issued by the SAPS, 18 November 2016