Pupil (6) died in front of traffic officer
THE Randfontein local municipality has admitted that a traffic officer was present when a child was knocked over and killed by a car on Tuesday.
DISASTER:
Thuto Itumeleng lies on Main Reef Road near Mohlakeng, Randfontein on the West Rand.
District official Onkarabetse Mankuroane
comforts Omphemetse Itumeleng and her mother Margaret
, the boy's aunt
.
PHOTO: BAFANA MAHLANGU
Thuto Itumeleng, 6, a grade one pupil at Sedimosang Primary School in Mohlakeng, West Rand, died after being hit by a bakkie as he was crossing the R28 on his way to school.
As a result of his death - the third one on the road following those of cousins Otsile Khobane who died in December and Donald Maine who was buried last week - angry community members blockaded the road, calling for the installation of a traffic light.
Spokesman for the municipality Philip Montshiwa confirmed that there was a traffic officer dispatched to the area, but could not give detailed answers how the accident happened.
Montshiwa also revealed that safety measures would be put in place in an effort to reduce fatalities on what residents now call "Killer Road".
"The provincial delegation went for an inspection (Wednesday) morning. Rumble strips will be provided and pedestrian crossings painted," he said.
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Amarokstar
Shame man RIP boyReport Abuse
JUBJUB
This is so disturbing...sighReport Abuse
BaleliM
Who in their right mind allows a 6 year old to cross a busy road?Report Abuse
Lehido
An accident is an accident, what could he have done?Report Abuse
Vhamsanda
Since the building of the RDP houses opposite Mohlakeng, this road has become a nightmare not only for motorists but the general community of the West Rand. A pedestrian bridge is a necessity accross the R28 as it is high volume traffic road.Hello Ms Mayor !!
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MommaC
"Rumble strips will be provided and pedestrian crossings painted," he saidummm when was the last time he saw a car actually STOP for pedestrians at a zebra crossing?
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Papage
So the Traffic Officer was there doing what, having tea and Fat cakes in her/his car? because that is what they do.Report Abuse
KennyS
This is Witchcraft_As a result of his death - the third one on the road following those of cousins Otsile Khobane who died in December and Donald Maine who was buried last week_Report Abuse
CAKE
Shame - RIP boy.Report Abuse
SKIZOBANTWANA
RIP young man...Report Abuse
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