An Ethiopian national recently knocked over a pedestrian at about 6.15am, in Katlehong, and then fled the scene of the accident.<\/p>\n
Taxi drivers who witnessed the accident chased after the Nissan 1400 bakkie, but were outpaced by it.<\/p>
Fortunately, the taxi drivers managed to jot down the registration number of the bakkie.<\/p>\n
The accident happened at the intersection of Masakane and Masango roads, in Mavimbela section, Katlehong.<\/p>
Meanwhile, the 30-year-old male pedestrian was rushed to Simon Thelle Mogoerane Hospital, in Vosloorus, for medical treatment, due to the serious injuries he sustained.<\/p>\n
EMPD Katlehong precinct officers spotted the vehicle on Msomi Drive, in Maphanga section, km from where the accident occurred.<\/p>\n
\u201cTrembling behind the wheel, with his damaged vehicle parked on the premises of a panelbeating shop, the driver admitted to having hit the pedestrian,\u201d said Wilfred Kgasago, spokesman for the EMPD.<\/p>\n
\u201cHis explanation for fleeing the scene was that he feared for his life, as those who witnessed the accident wanted to attack him.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tell-tale signs in the form of damage to the vehicle confirmed that it was, in fact, involved in an accident.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Nissan 1400 had front bumper and grill damage, a broken left side mirror and a cracked windscreen.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe vehicle was impounded and the 35-year-old driver was charged with reckless and negligent driving, as well as failing to stop after being involved in an accident,\u201d Kgasago said.<\/p>\n
The docket was registered at the Katlehong Police Station.<\/p>\n
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