A Limpopo police constable has been arrested for culpable homicide and drunk driving after allegedly knocking down and killing an eight-year-old boy while driving a state vehicle.
Provincial police spokesperson Col Malesela Ledwaba said the incident occurred in Mogaung village in the Hlogotlou policing area on Friday at about 7.15pm.
A 36-year-old police constable stationed at Motetema police station in Sekhukhune district was arrested for culpable homicide and drunken driving in Mogaung village, said Ledwaba.
According to police, the constable was allegedly driving a state vehicle towards Motetema when he struck the child.
The emergency medical services personnel were summoned to the scene but the victim succumbed to his injuries.