Linden woman dies in Rockstone Trail accident

Thirty-eight-year-old Julie Higgins of One Koker Squatting Area, Wismar, Linden, died in an accident on Sunday on the Rockstone Trail, about 10 minutes in from the Rockstone Junction.

The accident, involving motorcar PJJ 9024, a Toyota 212, driven by Kenrick Johnson of Central Amelia’s Ward, Linden, occurred at about 15:35 hours.

According to a Police statement, enquiries revealed that the motorcar was proceeding west along the southern side of the trail at a high speed. After negotiating a left bend, the driver lost control and the vehicle toppled several times before coming to a halt.

The occupant, Higgins, was thrown out of the vehicle and was found lying motionless some distance away.

Both the driver and occupant were assisted by public-spirited persons and taken to the Linden Hospital Complex. Higgins was pronounced dead, while the driver remained for observation due to injuries to his left shoulder and body pains.

Higgins’ body was transferred to Jestso Funeral Mortuary pending a post-mortem examination.

A breathalyser test conducted on the driver showed no trace of alcohol. He remains in police custody assisting with the ongoing investigation.