Driver charged with culpable homicide

Update

GEORGE NEWS - The police investigation into the accident that claimed the life of Danielle van Jaarsveld (41) on Sunday 6 November last year has been completed.

The driver of the Audi Q5 that crashed into Van Jaarsveld's Kia Rio, who is now charged with culpable homicide, is scheduled to make his first court appearance in the George Magistrate's Court on Tuesday 3 October after he was served with a warning to be at court.

Southern Cape police spokesperson Sgt Chris Spies confirmed the court appearance.

"A 39-year-old man was warned to appear in the George Magistrate's Court on 3 October. George detectives are investigating a culpable homicide docket," he said.

Van Jaarsveld died in a head-on collision on the road between the Sedge Links golf club and Swartvlei Beach, while her sister-in-law, Monique van Zyl (29), a passenger in the car, is still recovering from serious injuries. She underwent weeks of treatment in the Groote Schuur hospital in Cape Town after the accident.

The women were on their way to the beach when the Audi came from the opposite direction and the two cars collided.

The road is known for its serpentine bends and bumps and there are signs warning motorists to keep to the speed limit of 60km/h. The Kia was completely wrecked. The driver of the Audi, an employee of Tavcor Motor Group, and his passenger escaped without any serious injuries.

Danielle van Jaarsveld