By Meditation Mposi
A pedestrian was hit along Mutare Masvingo Road by a black Honda fit which was driven by the former Member of Parliament (MP) for Zaka North Ernest Mudavanhu (56) of Pangolin Masvingo on February 24 and died on the spot.
Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the death and encouraged drivers to exercise all road regulations while driving.
“I confirm the death of Tafara Tasakara (33) of Nongerai Village, Chivi who was hit by a car while crossing the road. I urge drivers to exercise due care and attention on road and pedestrians are also urged to check the roads before crossing,” said Dhewa.
On February 24 at around 1915 hours at 290 kilometer peg along Mutare – Masvingo Road, Tasakara was crossing the road from northern direction to when he was hit by Mudavanhu’s car.
He sustained severe head injuries and died on the spot. The body was taken to Masvingo Provincial Hospital for postmortem.
