By Tatiana Mhararira
An unidentified man was killed in a hit and run accident by an unknown vehicle which fled soon after the accident.
Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the accident and appealed to the public if there are people whose relative was missing to notify the police.
“I confirm the accident whereby an unknown died on spot after he was hit by a car at the 270-kilometer peg along Mutare-Masvingo highway.
“We appeal to those who have a missing male relative to check with Masvingo Central Traffic. If there are people with information leading to the arrest of the driver to tell the police. Drivers are urged to drive attentively also to stop and render first aid whenever they are involved in such an accident,” said Inspector Dhewa.
On March 18, 2025 around 2100 hours a car was being driven from Mutare and upon arrival at the 270km-peg the car hit a man who was walking in the road.
The car did not stop after hitting the man.The deceased male adult sustained head injuries and died on the spot.
The body was taken to Masvingo Provincial Hospital for postmortem and investigations are still underway.
