Update: Thursday, 16 January, 4:30pm
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has confirmed that the woman involved in the hit-and-run incident was treated at Stellenbosch Hospital for injuries.
Dwayne Evans, the Health and Wellness department’s deputy director for communications, told Cape {town} Etc that the patient was then transferred to Tygerberg Hospital for specialised care related to a pelvic fracture.
Following successful treatment, the woman was transferred back to Stellenbosch Hospital on Monday, 6 January and was discharged on Thursday, 9 January in a stable condition.
‘We remain dedicated to supporting our patients during their recovery and ensuring their privacy is respected,’ said Evans.
While the SAPS has previously stated that the incident occurred at Sederburg Road, Cloetesville, the Department of Health and Wellness has said that the incident occurred in Idas Valley, Stellenbosch.
Cape {town} Etc has reached out for further confirmation and is awaiting further response at the time of publication.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) is currently investigating a reckless hit-and-run incident that has left a woman severely injured, reports Cape {town} Etc.
SAPS Media Liaison Officer Captain FC Van Wyk told Cape {town} Etc that the case has been registered at Cloetesville police for investigation but that no arrests have been made as of yet.
Facebook user Ashley Rix uploaded a video clip of the incident, which occurred at Sederburg Road, Cloetesville, at 12:33am on Saturday, 4 January.
In the CCTV video footage, a vehicle that appears to be a Volkswagen Citi Golf can be seen reversing into a woman sitting on the pavement, smashing her into the wall behind her, before speeding off.
The woman is believed to be alive but there are reports that she could lose both her legs as a result of the incident.
This is an ongoing story and will be updated accordingly.
Content warning: This video contains content that readers may find distressing.
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