Cape Town – Annemarie Pretorius, of Boksburg, Gauteng reportedly watched helplessly as her son Michael, 9, was flung into the air after being hit by a car just metres from their home this past Saturday.
According to The Citizen, Michael was riding his bicycle, as he played with his older brother Jason, when the incident occurred.
He was rushed to the nearest hospital but unfortunately, he died later at night on that day.
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On Sunday, the family and the community members showed their support by placing flowers and a wooden cross near where the incident occurred.
“We are very grateful for everyone’s help and support; we don’t even know some of the people helping us,” the report quoted Annemarie as saying.
A case of culpable homicide is currently being investigated, the report said.
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Compiled by Sinothando Siyolo
