March 17, 2023
A six year old girl identified as Justina Banda died after being hit by a motor bike in Luangwa District.
The accident occurred on March 16, 2023 around 11:00 hours along Kamoba road.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the accident happened when the pedestrian was crossing the road and in the process was hit by an oncoming motor bike. She sustained head injuries and died upon arrival at Luangwa District Hospital.
Also involved was Chriswell Tembo aged 20 of unknown house number of Indeco Compound in Luangwa District who was riding an unregistered motor bike.
The body of the deceased is deposited in Luangwa District Hospital Mortuary awaiting Postmortem.
The rider has since been charged with the offence of Causing Death by Dangerous Cycling and is currently detained in police custody awaiting court appearance.
Godfrey Chilabi
Assistant Public Relations Officer