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A GWANDA man died after he lost control of a vehicle before it veered off the road and overturned, in a case of suspected speeding.
Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson Chief Inspector Philisani Ndebele confirmed the incident which occurred on Thursday at around 5PM in Maphane area at the 131 kilometre peg along the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road.
He said Elphas Moyo (26) of Spitzkop Suburb died upon admission to Gwanda Provincial Hospital while his two passengers sustained injuries.
“I can confirm that we recorded a fatal road accident which occurred in Maphane area at the 131 kilometre peg along the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road. Elphas Moyo was driving a Toyota Mark X vehicle headed towards Gwanda with two passengers onboard.
“He lost control of the vehicle which veered off the road and overturned. Moyo was rushed to Gwanda Provincial Hospital where he was pronounced dead upon admission. Preliminary investigations have shown that Moyo was speeding. As police we continue to urge motorists to adhere to road regulations in order to avoid loss of life,” he said.
In another incident a 21-year-old man from Gwanda died in a suspected hit and run incident.
Chief Insp Ndebele said Chrispen Moyo from Dubane area in Gwanda was run over by a car on Wednesday last week at the 143 kilometre peg along the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road in Dubane area.
He said Moyo’s body was found lying on the road on the following morning. “I can confirm that we recorded an incident where a man died in a suspected hit and run case. Chrispen Moyo was last seen on
Wednesday at around 3PM coming from a beer drink. His body was found lying on the road on the following morning at around 4AM by a passerby. He had sustained head injuries and a fracture on the left leg. We appeal to members of the public with information that could lead to the arrest of the suspect in this matter to contact the police,” he said. — @DubeMatutu
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