PRETORIA – This morning, a 73-year- old man, was involved in an accident near the O. R. Tambo International Airport.

It is reported that the man was driving into the airport precinct, when he allegedly lost control of his vehicle and collided with a concrete pillar holding up a highway bridge. The victim was certified dead on the scene by paramedics and a case of culpable homicide has been opened for investigation.

The identity of the man is being withheld until his next of kin has been notified of his passing.

Source: South African Police Service