Motorist shot and killed along N1 in Limpopo

A 38-year-old male motorist was shot and killed along the N1 South road, Ben Lavin turn-off, 10 kilometres before Louis Trichardt in Limpopo on Saturday at around 19:00.

It is alleged that the deceased was travelling with three passengers, with a white Toyota Corolla from Gauteng to Musina, when they got a breakdown along the N1.

While hoping to get assistance from other motorists, a white Toyota Fortuner stopped. Two unknown males approached them as if they were going to offer assistance.

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The suspects asked for the driver of the Toyota Corolla. Upon being pointed out, one of the suspects immediately produced a firearm and shot at the identified driver several times.

The other three occupants ran in different directions for their safety. The suspects then boarded their vehicle and fled from the scene.

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The Police were summoned to the scene together with the paramedics. Upon arrival, he was certified dead after sustaining severe injuries. His identity is currently withheld for investigation purposes.

Police opened a case of murder. The motive behind the murder is currently unknown, but further Police investigations will determine.

Police are urging anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects to contact Detective Sergeant Musubi Rudzani on 082 565 9070/ 082 210 7639 or Crime stop number 08600 10 111 or use MySAPSApp.