The Cape Town Central police registered a culpable homicide case for investigation following an accident in District Six on Tuesday, involving a Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) student.
According to Police Sergeant Wesley Twigg, the accident, which occurred on the corner of Tennant and Hanover Streets, claimed the life of the 19-year-old female.
Spokesperson for the university, Lauren Kansley, confirmed that the teenager was a registered first-year student at the District Six campus.
Kansley added that the university has been in communication with the family to liaise the details around the incident, as they are not from this province.
“The news has been shared with her family, and we are working with them on arrangements in this regard. Our deepest condolences to her family and friends,” added Kansley
Seargant Twigg added that the circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation and no arrests have been made at this stage.
Anyone with any information about this incident can contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or use the mobile application MySAPS anonymously.
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