By Decide Nhendo
Tipedze family from Chitando village under Chief Makore in Gutu was left mourning after a juvenile, Tinashe Tipedze was knocked by a car and died on the spot 4, 2024.
Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the incident and urged motorists to avoid inattention and speeding while driving.
“I can confirm an incident where a male juvenile was knocked by a car and died on the spot and we urge drivers to avoid speeding,” said Dhewa.
It is alleged that Jonack Mugoni (40) from Gutu was driving Memory Mapfumo’s Toyota Vitz towards Roy with one passenger on board.
Upon reaching 118km peg along Chivhu-Royi road, male juvenile Tinashe Tipedze (11) dashed onto the road and Mugoni failed to stop his car on time as he was speeding.
As a result, Tipedze was hit and died on the spot and the incident was reported to Gutu police who took Tipedze’s body to Gutu Mission Hospital mortuary for post-mortem.