By Staff Reporter
A rider and a pillion passenger have died in Kasungu after the motorcycle they were riding collided with a motor vehicle along Kasungu Crescent Road in the district.
According to Kasungu Spokesperson Joseph Kachikho, the deceased have been identified as Maxwel Changatuwa 39, from Bowa Village, Traditional Authority Kaomba and Levinson Banda 24 from Kwambuzi Village, Traditional Authority Chilowamatambe in Kasungu District.
He said the accident occurred on April 8, 2022 around 05:00 hours.
“The accident involved a motor vehicle registration number BS 8219 Toyota Hilux double cabin driven by John Allubi from the direction of Kasungu Inn heading towards Kasungu town and a motorcycle registration number KU 8026 SanLG ridden by Changatuwa, now deceased carrying a pillion passenger which was going towards the opposite direction,” Kachikho said.
He added that upon arriving at Kasungu Police Station, Allubi failed to control his vehicle due to speeding and swerved to the off lane where it collided with the said motorcycle.
“Following the impact, Changatuwa and his pillion passenger, Banda sustained multiple fractures and died at Kasungu District Hospital whilst receiving treatment,” Kachikho added.
Meanwhile, Police in the district are advising road users to adhere to all road traffic rules and regulations to avoid further accidents.
