Road accident claims life in Mzuzu
A woman only identified as Mickness Simbeye has been pronounced dead upon arrival at Mzuzu Central Hospital following a road accident on March 16, 2024 in Mzuzu.
The accident involved motor vehicle registration number MHG 9630 Honda Freed saloon driven by Mr Hezekiah Chipeta 44 of Kamangadazi village Traditional Authority Mpherembe in Mzimba and unregistered King Lion motor cycle ridden by Mr. Emmanuel Singini 22 of Sangalani village Traditional Authority Mtwalo in Mzimba district.
This occurred on March 16, 2024 around 0010 hours at Taifa market opposite Green Vee restaurant along Taifa road in the city.
Mr Hezekiah Chipeta was driving the said motor vehicle from the direction of St. John Hospital heading Mpico house along the said road.
As he was passing by Taifa market, he lost control of the motor vehicle and encroached the right lane where he collided head-on with the motor cyclist Mr. Singini who was carrying a female pillion passenger.
Following the impact, Miss Mickness Simbeye (pillion passenger) sustained severe head injury.
The motor cyclist sustained fractures on both legs and bruised head. He is currently receiving treatment at Mzuzu Central Hospital while the driver did not sustain any injuries.
The Honda Freed vehicle had it’s front part extensively damaged while the motor cycle got extensively damaged.
Meanwhile, the driver has since been arrested and will be charged with two counts of causing death by reckless driving and causing injury by reckless driving contrary to section 126 of the Road Traffic Act.
