Another Police Officer dies in a road accident in Mchinji

Staff Reporter

As the country has seen an increasing number of Police Officers dying due to road accidents, another Police officer identified as Allan Simukonde, 40 years old has died in a road accident along Lilongwe-Mchinji road.

It is reported that Mr. Horace Mzicha was driving a Toyota Corolla, reg number NE3O31 from the direction of Mchinji heading Lilongwe side.

Upon arrival at Mikayeli village he encroached to the off-side lane where he collided head on with oncoming motor vehicle registration number MJ3295 which was being driven by a Police Officer Sub Inspector, Allan Simukonde who was heading opposite direction.

Following the impact, Simukonde sustained severe head injuries and he was confirmed dead upon arrival at Mchinji district hospital while the other driver Mzicha only sustained a fracture on the right leg.

Simukonde hails from village head Namatuwi, Traditional Authourity Mwaulambya in Chitipa distirict.