Teen killed in accident on Linden-Soesdyke Highway

A 19-year-old female of Moblissa, Linden-Soesdyke Highway, was killed in her home village on Saturday after the minibus in which she was travelling turned turtle.

Police said Sarah Simon of Moblissa was travelling in minibus BAK 9272, driven by a 22-year-old male of Moblissa. At around 09:45h on Saturday, the driver who was speeding allegedly lost control of the minibus while negotiating a left turn causing the vehicle to topple several times before stopping on the parapet.

As a result of the accident, the driver and the occupant were picked up in an unconscious condition by public-spirited citizens and taken to the Linden Hospital Complex, where the Simon was pronounced dead on arrival by a doctor on duty. The driver was admitted as a patient.

The body was later transferred to the Linden Senior Citizens Association Funeral Home, where it awaits a post-mortem examination.

The vehicle has been lodged for examination by a licensing and certifying officer.

Investigations are ongoing.