The minibus driver who slammed into a vehicle, killing four teenagers on 25 August 2017, Thabo Modikoane, was found guilty on five charges on 13 February.
He was not found guilty on a charge of drunken driving because he was never tested. Although the State knew there was alcohol in his system, it could not be proved beyond reasonable doubt that it had impaired his driving skills.
Read the initial article here:
https://www.citizen.co.za/roodepoort-record/2017/08/26/breaking-horrific-accident-ontdekkers-road-last-night/
Modikoane was however found guilty on a charge of reckless driving, based on an eyewitness account. He was also found guilty on four charges of culpable homicide – one for each of the four teenagers who were killed. They were twins Kyle and Keanu de Silver, Maleeha Malick and Liam Gannas.
Also Read:
https://www.citizen.co.za/roodepoort-record/2017/09/01/teen-tragedy-memorial-in-pictures/
Modikoane will appear in court on 28 March for sentencing.
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