Elsies River police call for info on apparent hit-and-run involving child (8)
Ethan Abrahams, a Grade 1 learner at Range Primary, was knocked down before school on Wednesday morning and died on the scene.
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CAPE TOWN - Elsies River police are appealing to anyone with information about an apparent hit-and-run involving a child to come forward.
Ethan Abrahams, a Grade 1 learner at Range Primary, was knocked down before school on Wednesday morning.
The eight-year-old died on the scene.
The police's Anelisiwe Manyana said a case of culpable homicide was registered for further investigation.
"According to reports, police members attended to the crime scene and upon arrival, they were informed by a member of the public that the victim was standing at the pedestrian crossing line when a white Toyota Tazz knocked him over and drove away."
Range Primary School has taken to social media, expressing sadness following this week's tragedy.