By Rangarirai Shanyurai
A 29 year old man from Harare died in a fatal road accident at a 53 km peg along Chivhu-Roy Road when his vehicle rammed into a white Forfeit line truck trailer that was parked in the road after a mechanical fault.
Masvingo Provincial Police Assistant Spokesperson Assistant Inspector Masauso Patinyu confirmed the accident to TellZim News and urged drivers to be cautious while on the road.
“I confirm the accident that occurred at the 53 kilometre peg along Chivhu-Roy Road where the driver of a Mercedes Benz, Casper Mushonga (29) who resided in Glenview, Harare died upon admission at Chivhu General Hospital.
“I advise all motorists to ensure their safety and that of other road users by pulling off the road when they experience a mechanical fault with their vehicles,” said Patinyu
Circumstances are that on April 26 at around 1830 hours Mwamba Mukoka (49) who resides in Rujeko C, Masvingo was driving a white Forfeit line truck towing a trailer towards Chivhu with one passenger on board. The truck developed a mechanical fault at at 53 km peg along Chivhu-Roy road and he parked in the lane while waiting for maintenance.
Mushonga who had two passengers on board rammed into the stationery trailer. The two passengers were injured and all were taken to Chivhu General Hospital where Mushonga died upon admission.
Mushonga had a fractured right leg and head injuries. The passengers sustained serious head and chest injuries and were admitted on serious conditions.
