Pedestrian dies in Rumphi road accident
A 50-year-old man identified as Joseph Jumbo of Kachilala Village under Traditional Authority Jalavikuba in Mzimba died after being hit by a motorcycle at Bwengu.
The incident occurred on evening of December 24 2022 at Bwengu area.
The rider Frank Gama,31, of Maganga Village under Traditional Authority Jalavikuba in Mzimba was riding unregistered Kinglion Motorcycle from Rumphi Boma going to Bwengu.
On arrival at Bwengu turn off,he hit Jumbo who was crossing the road from left to right hand side.
Due to the impact, Jumbo sustained severe head injuries and was taken to Rumphi District Hospital.
Unfortunately, Jumbo died in course of receiving treatment.
The rider and the pillion passenger sustained minor body bruises and Gama (rider ) is in police custody as law enforcers are establishing cause of the accident.
The motorcycle had no damages.
Police officers in the district are appealing to motorcyclists to comply with road rules and regulations inorder to curb similar incidents.
