A tragic accident occurred on the Mong-Senanga road, resulting in the death of a 49-year-old pedestrian named Yuyi Chitenge of Mbuyuwana stage 2 in Mongu District.
The incident took place at approximately 21:20 hours when a driver of a GRZ Vehicle traveling from the South to the Northern direction, improperly overtook and collided with the pedestrian who was walking on the opposite lane.
The impact of the collision resulted in fatal injuries, and the pedestrian died on the spot.
The vehicle involved in the accident sustained damage to its right side headlamp and a depressed bonnet.
The driver has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and will soon appear in court.
The body of the deceased has been deposited at Lewanika General Hospital Mortuary, awaiting postmortem and burial.
Commissioner of Police Western Division, Mr. David Chileshe, has confirmed the incident to Prime TV News.
By Marcus Brian Sakubita.
Source: Prime TV News