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Kombi driver jailed for 36 months for evading arrest
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A Harare commuter omnibus driver, Tapiwa Kaseke (28), has been sentenced to 36 months in prison after he evaded arrest for negligent driving, which resulted in a series of accidents. The sentence was handed down by Magistrate Apollonia Marutya, who also suspended 12 months of the sentence, meaning Kaseke will serve 24 months in prison.
Kaseke, who pleaded guilty to the charges, was involved in the incident on April 29 at the intersection of Robert Mugabe and Angwa streets. Prosecutor Farayi Makuyana detailed the events leading up to the conviction. According to the prosecutor, Kaseke was reversing a Nissan caravan when traffic officers approached him for negligent driving. Instead of complying with the officers, Kaseke jumped out of the moving vehicle, causing it to collide with a traffic light pole and two other vehicles.
The impact caused significant damage to the two vehicles involved in the accident. One car suffered a shattered windscreen and roof damage, while the other had its right fender, bumper, and bonnet severely damaged.
The incident prompted a swift response from the traffic officers and the public. Kaseke's reckless actions not only endangered his life but also the lives of other road users. His arrest followed, and he was subsequently charged for his actions.
The sentence aims to send a strong message about the consequences of negligent driving and evading the authorities, particularly in an environment where road safety is a growing concern.
Kaseke, who pleaded guilty to the charges, was involved in the incident on April 29 at the intersection of Robert Mugabe and Angwa streets. Prosecutor Farayi Makuyana detailed the events leading up to the conviction. According to the prosecutor, Kaseke was reversing a Nissan caravan when traffic officers approached him for negligent driving. Instead of complying with the officers, Kaseke jumped out of the moving vehicle, causing it to collide with a traffic light pole and two other vehicles.
The impact caused significant damage to the two vehicles involved in the accident. One car suffered a shattered windscreen and roof damage, while the other had its right fender, bumper, and bonnet severely damaged.
The incident prompted a swift response from the traffic officers and the public. Kaseke's reckless actions not only endangered his life but also the lives of other road users. His arrest followed, and he was subsequently charged for his actions.
The sentence aims to send a strong message about the consequences of negligent driving and evading the authorities, particularly in an environment where road safety is a growing concern.
Source - the standard
