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Man in his 40s killed in Carletonville pedestrian accident Photo: Stock/Canva

Man in his 40s killed in Carletonville pedestrian accident

Paramedics said the man who was struck by a vehicle was declared dead on the scene on the R501 in Carletonville.

culpable homicide Eastern Cape

Man in his 40s killed in Carletonville pedestrian accident Photo: Stock/Canva

A man was killed when he was struck by a vehicle on the R501 in Carletonville on Saturday evening.

THE MAN WAS DECLARED DEAD ON THE SCENE

According to ER24 spokesperson, Russel Meiring paramedics were called out to the scene at 19:22.

“ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene at 19h22 to find the local authorities already in attendance.

“A man was found lying in the middle of the road while the vehicle that had struck the man was parked a short distance away.”

Meiring said paramedics assessed the man in his 40s, but he had already succumbed to his numerous injuries.

THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE WAS INJURED AND TAKEN TO HOSPITAL

“Nothing could be done for him, and he was declared dead. The vehicle’s male driver was assessed and found to have sustained moderate injuries.”

The man was treated and thereafter transported to Carletonville Hospital for further care.

He said local authorities were on the scene for further investigations.

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WHAT TO DO AFTER AN ACCIDENT:

  1. Stop your car and stay at the scene
  2. Firstly, stop your vehicle and, in the interest of road safety, switch on your hazards to warn other drivers. Climb out of your car if it is safe to do so and check if anyone has been hurt. If you can, take pictures of the damage to all the vehicles involved in the incident.
  3. Help anyone who has been hurt
  4. While you can only be criminally charged for causing the accident and any resulting injuries, as a bystander, you have a moral obligation to help someone who has been hurt in a road accident. Help includes contacting an ambulance or rescue unit, even if the injuries do not appear to be serious. It’s critical that you don’t move the injured party and that you do not administer first aid unless you are qualified to do so.
  5. Get the details
  6. Record the information of everyone involved in the road accident, including personal details, vehicle registration numbers, tow-truck information, and insurance details. Take note of all road names, landmarks, intersections, and robots, as you will have to draw a sketch and description of the accident on your police report and for insurance purposes.
  7. Report the accident
  8. Inform the police within 24 hours of the road accident. If the police come to the scene, don’t move anything until they say you may. Ensure that you get an Accident Report (AR) number, as this is needed for any insurance claim or third-party claim you may lodge.