Pistorius brother 'faces trial over fatal car crash'
- Published: 24 Feb 2013 at 14.43
- Online news: World
The older brother of South African star sprinter Oscar Pistorius -- himself accused of murdering his girlfriend -- has been charged over a deadly road crash five years ago, the family confirmed on Sunday.
Carl Pistorius and his sister Aimee attend the court appearance of their brother Oscar Pistorius in Pretoria on February 19, 2013. Carl Pistorius allegedly killed a woman motorcyclist in 2010 while driving outside Johannesburg, the eNews Africa television channel and radio station Eyewitness News reported, citing his lawyer Kenny Oldwage.
"Carl Pistorius, brother of Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius, faces charges of culpable homicide after a 2008 road accident in which a woman motorcyclist sadly lost her life," the family said in a statement.
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