A local motorist has been charged with reckless and negligent driving after allegedly driving into a group of schoolgirls walking along Selope Thema Street in Mohlakeng.
According Randfontein SAPS spokesperson Captain Appel Ernst, the incident occurred at approximately 2pm on 7 March.
“The traffic officer at the scene alleged that when he arrived at the accident scene, he found a vehicle at the side of the road, where it hit a young girl,” says Ernst.
“Further investigation indicated that the driver lost control of the vehicle drove into a group of girls walking home from school.
The officer found that one of the girls were seriously injured, while a second girl sustained minor injuries to her legs as a result of the collision.
“The seriously injured girl was removed to a local hospital for medical treatment and a case of reckless and negligent driving is being investigated and witness statements are being obtained.”
Anyone who might have witnessed the incidetn is urged to contact Constable Zuko Basholo at 011 278 8100.
