South African footballer turns himself in after fatal car crash

bbc.com October 31, 2024, 03:01 PM UTC

South African footballer Shaun Mogaila has surrendered to police after a car crash that killed a nine-year-old girl. He faces charges of culpable homicide and reckless driving for allegedly fleeing the scene of the accident in Gauteng province. Mogaila, 29, reportedly crashed his BMW into a vehicle carrying an adult and two children. The girl was pronounced dead at the scene, while the woman and a 13-year-old are hospitalized. Mogaila turned himself in hours later and is expected to appear in court. A dashcam video of the incident has circulated online, prompting mixed reactions from the public.


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