The family of a man who was killed in an accident involving a police vehicle told Eyewitness News on Wednesday they were considering legal action.

Denver Cocks died in the collision in Kensington in February.

Cocks’ family had consulted a lawyer and was considering its options over whether or not to sue the South African Police Service.

It was still unclear who caused the accident, but it was understood a police officer was driving recklessly when he smashed into Cocks’ vehicle, killing the man and hurting his wife and son.

There were also allegations that the officer may have been under the influence of alcohol, but police said this was still being investigated.

The family feared the SAPS would not be objective when investigating the culpable homicide case.

A relative said when he arrived at the accident scene he was told the officer and a colleague had been taken away in a private vehicle and not an ambulance, raising concerns that there could be a cover up.

(Edited by Danya Philander)