KNYSNA NEWS - Police are appealing to members of the public to assist in tracing the next of kin of a woman who died after being struck by a vehicle on the N2 in Knysna on Thursday evening.
According to initial reports, officers from Knysna police responded to an accident on the N2 near the turn-off to Hornlee at approximately 18:30 on 4 June.
Upon arrival, police found the woman lying on the roadway after she had allegedly been hit by a minibus taxi travelling towards the Knysna central business district.
The victim sustained multiple injuries and was declared dead at the scene by paramedics.
Police have launched a search to locate the deceased's relatives and identify her next of kin. At the time of the incident, the woman was wearing a green top, black pants and white slippers.
The circumstances surrounding the accident are under investigation.
Anyone who may have information that could assist police in identifying the deceased or locating her family is urged to contact the investigating officer, Warrant Officer Godfrey Jantjies of the Knysna Detectives, on 044 302 6652 or 044 302 6608.
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