POTCHEFSTROOM: 6 March 2023 - The police in Potchefstroom request the community’s assistance in identifying the driver of a silver Mercedes hatchback sedan and a bakkie.
On Saturday, 18 February 2023, a father and his friend were walking on the Mooibank Road at about 22:50, just outside of Potchefstroom. They pushed two bicycles and a 5-year-old boy was sitting on the frame of one of the bicycles. Allegedly, a silver Mercedes hatchback sedan came from behind and collided with the bicycle which had the child on it. The child sustained severe head injuries and was taken to a local hospital where he is in a critical condition.
The driver of the Mercedes Benz did not stop after the collision and took off with a bakkie driving right behind it. A reckless and Negligent Driving case is under investigation.
The police request anyone with information that can assist in the investigation to contact the Investigating Officer, Warrant Officer Koos van der Merwe on Cell: 079 731 0843 or your local police station. Alternatively, you can call the South African Police Service (SAPS) Crime Stop on 08600 10111. Anonymous tip-offs can also be communicated via the MySAPS App from smart phones.