Reporter – Isaac Cloete
Namaqualand:- The Springbok regional court recently convicted and sentenced Robin-Lee Appolis (30) to six (6) years’ imprisonment on two counts of culpable homicide after a fatal accident that claimed the lives of two children.
Picture – L/C Harold “Loetie” Magerman
On 17 October 2020, two minor children were fatally injured when the driver of a bakkie lost control of the vehicle on the Homeb Road near Concordia. At the time of the incident, the children were travelling on the load bed of the vehicle.
The court ordered that the sentences run concurrently, resulting in an effective term of six (6) years’ imprisonment.
The Namakwa district commissioner, brig Schalk Andrews, welcomed the sentence handed down by the court and commended the thorough investigative work conducted by lieu col Harold Magerman.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) remains committed to ensuring diligent investigations into all cases involving the loss of life as a result of motor vehicle accidents.
In light of the upcoming Easter weekend, the district commissioner urged all road users to adhere to traffic laws and prioritise road safety at all times.
Enquiries:
Captain Ivan Magerman
SAPS Namakwa Communications Officer
Tel: 054 833 9352
Cell: 083 478 9317
Email: MagermanIC@saps.gov.za
