Westville boy, 6, killed in 'hit-and-run'

Westville boy, 6, killed in 'hit-and-run'

A Westville family is devastated and angry, after their six-year-old son was killed in an apparent a hit-and-run accident on Wednesday night. 

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The family says the boy was rushed to hospital after the accident where he succumbed to his injuries.


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It's alleged he'd been standing on the pavement waiting to cross Harry Gwala Road when he was knocked over. 


The family spokesperson Marlise Olivier says the boy's mother is distressed.


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Olivier says they have provided all the necessary information to the police.


SAPS have confirmed that a culpable homicide case is being investigated by Cator Manor police after the accident. 


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