CRIME SCENE: Gugulethu, Cape Town: A 16-year-old boy who was allegedly involved in a smash and grab incident, died when he was knocked over by a car on Tuesday afternoon, 11 August 2026.

Captain FC Van Wyk, a media liaison officer for the Western Cape police, said a culpable homicide case was opened following the accident which happened on the N2 highway, opposite Gugulethu, in the direction of Cape Town CBD.

“Police members attended to the scene and on further investigation it was revealed that the deceased was allegedly involved in a smash and grab incident. He fled the scene and ran in front of an oncoming Ford Eco Sport vehicle.

“The vehicle hit him and he was declared deceased on the scene by medical personnel.  Gugulethu police also registered a common robbery case for further investigation,” said Van Wyk.