Online Reporter
Arron Nyamayaro
Police are investigating a suspected hit-and-run road traffic accident in which a man was found dead along Nelson Mandela Avenue, opposite Morgan Tsvangirai House in Harare.
In a statement, Harare provincial police spokesperson Inspector Luckmore Chakanza, said the deceased has been identified as Tafadzwa Bigboy Chiyangwa (37).
Insp Chakanza said the body showed injuries consistent with a road traffic accident, and urged the driver responsible to report to the nearest police station.
“Preliminary investigations indicate that the victim was struck by an unknown motor vehicle whose driver failed to stop after the incident,” he said.
The police believe the accident occurred between 11 pm and 12:05 pm on April 19, 2026.
Insp Chakanza appealed to members of the public who may have witnessed the incident or have any information that could help identify the vehicle and driver. He urged anyone with leads to come forward promptly.
“Motorists are reminded of their legal obligation to exercise due care on the roads and to stop and report any road traffic accident. Failure to do so is a serious offence,” said Insp Chakanza.
Recently, the officer commanding Harare Province, Commissioner Maxwell Chikunguru, said Mushikashika owners and drivers will now have to explain every dent on their vehicles as police continue hunting for suspected offenders involved in hit-and-run accidents.
In recent weeks, police impounded more than 200 kombis and private vehicles for various traffic-related offences.
Commissioner Chikunguru said operations aimed at restoring order in Harare’s Central Business District (CBD) will be intensified.
