By Rangarirai Shanyurai
A Masvingo man was recently fined US$300 by Masvingo Magistrate Isaac Chikura for running over a three-year-old child causing her death.
Stanley Jongoni (53) who was charged with culpable homicide after running over a three year old kid was convicted and sentenced to three months in prison or alternatively pay US$300 fine.
Jongoni was found guilty for running over three-year-old Micheller Magwenzi with his car.
The state led by Prosecutor Tarisai Muvengi indicated that on May 14, 2024 at around 1630 hours Jongoni was driving a Toyota Noah registration number ACY 7909 in Edward Mundondo Street, Mucheke A, with two passengers on board.
Jongoni allegedly ran over Magwenzi while reversing into the complainant’s homestead and the minor died on the spot. Magwenzi’s body was taken to Masvingo Provincial Hospital for post mortem.
In his defense Jongoni said he had no intentions to harm the juvenile and stated that he performed duties at the burial to show remorse to the relatives of the deceased. He also indicated that he was still negotiating with the relatives of the deceased regarding the payment of seven cattle which they had requested as compensation.
