Moffat Mungazi
Lovemore Kadzura
Post Reporter
A FATAL road traffic accident occurred yesterday afternoon in Chipinge, when the driver of a Honda Fit, Panashe Mhlanga, allegedly attempted to overtake in front of an oncoming vehicle at a bridge, resulting in the death of one person.
The victim, Garikai Katambo (47), of Southdowns Estate, was ejected from the vehicle, which overturned several times.
Four other passengers were injured and hospitalised following the accident.
Manicaland police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Wiseman Chinyoka confirmed the accident, and said Mhlanga is now facing a charge of culpable homicide.
“On April 21, 2025 at around 2:2pm, Panashe Mhlanga (24) was driving his car with seven passengers on board along Chinheya-Chipinge Town Road. Upon reaching Nyabore Bridge, he committed himself to overtaking an unknown vehicle in the face of oncoming traffic. The vehicle veered off to the left, overturned twice and landed on its roof in the middle of the tarmac. Katambo was ejected from the vehicle and sustained fatal head injuries.
“He died upon admission at Chipinge District Hospital. Four other passengers were admitted at the hospital, while three escape unhurt. The driver is now being charged with culpable homicide,” said Assistant Inspector Chinyoka.
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