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A seven year old girl was killed after she was run over on the P714 in Nqwayini - KZN this afternoon (Monday). Residents contacted Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) at approximately 14:36 after they witnessed a yellow Renault Kwid (registration unknown) veer off the road and run over the grade 1 leaner while she was
Auburndale Police Department Investigating Fatal Crash Involving a Child Pedestrian At approximately 6:24 a.m. on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, the Auburndale Police Department began an investigation of a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash that occurred within the intersection of U.S. Highway 92 and Havendale Blvd. The crash resulted in the death…
Auburndale Police Department Investigating Fatal Crash Involving a Child Pedestrian At approximately 6:24 a.m. on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, the Auburndale Police Department began an investigation of a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash that occurred within the intersection of U.S. Highway 92 and Havendale Blvd. The crash resulted in the death…
The managing director of
MasterDrive, Eugene Herbert, says there are three situations that involve children that drivers need to be aware of.
Children hidden behind public transport
When being dropped off, children can easily be hidden from view by the transport vehicles. “Additionally, they are likely to dart out across the road without checking for oncoming traffic. When approaching public transport, particularly near schools or school transport, slow down as much as possible, double check before moving around the vehicle and be prepared for a child popping out unexpectedly.”
Children on bicycles
Children who cycle to school may swerve into the road or make mistakes that could prove fatal if a driver is not prepared for it. “Give young cyclists a berth of over 2m and slow down when passing them. Expect children who are cycling in a group of friends to neglect road safety and act more recklessly. Be prepared for the unexpected.