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Tich Mataz in court for culpable homicide
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Veteran broadcaster Augustine Tichafa Matambanadzo, popularly known as Tich Mataz, has appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Court facing a culpable homicide charge following a fatal road traffic accident that claimed the life of a pedestrian.
Matambanadzo (55) appeared before Harare magistrate Tapiwa Kuhudzayi in connection with the death of Uchena Daniel (44), who was fatally struck along Samora Machel Road near Odzi Flats in Eastlea on July 27, 2024.
According to the State, the incident occurred while Matambanadzo was driving a Toyota Hilux heading west along the busy road with three passengers on board.
Prosecutors allege that Daniel was crossing the road when he was hit by the right front side of the vehicle.
"The accused person drove a motor vehicle… negligently and hit a pedestrian Uchena Daniel who was crossing Samora Machel Road," reads part of the charge.
The court heard that Daniel fell onto the tarmac and sustained severe injuries. He was rushed to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, where he was pronounced dead upon admission.
Matambanadzo escaped uninjured, although his vehicle reportedly sustained damage to the front right bumper and a shattered windscreen. The vehicle was later examined by the Vehicle Examination Department in Eastlea.
The State is alleging negligence on several counts, including failure to keep a proper lookout, failure to act when an accident appeared imminent, and travelling at an excessive speed under the circumstances.
"The accused person had no right to drive in the manner he did," prosecutors said.
Daniel, who lived in Highlands, Harare, died shortly after arriving at the hospital, in what the State describes as a preventable accident.
The matter is set to proceed to trial on May 19, when the court will determine whether Matambanadzo's conduct amounted to criminal negligence leading to loss of life.
Matambanadzo (55) appeared before Harare magistrate Tapiwa Kuhudzayi in connection with the death of Uchena Daniel (44), who was fatally struck along Samora Machel Road near Odzi Flats in Eastlea on July 27, 2024.
According to the State, the incident occurred while Matambanadzo was driving a Toyota Hilux heading west along the busy road with three passengers on board.
Prosecutors allege that Daniel was crossing the road when he was hit by the right front side of the vehicle.
"The accused person drove a motor vehicle… negligently and hit a pedestrian Uchena Daniel who was crossing Samora Machel Road," reads part of the charge.
Matambanadzo escaped uninjured, although his vehicle reportedly sustained damage to the front right bumper and a shattered windscreen. The vehicle was later examined by the Vehicle Examination Department in Eastlea.
The State is alleging negligence on several counts, including failure to keep a proper lookout, failure to act when an accident appeared imminent, and travelling at an excessive speed under the circumstances.
"The accused person had no right to drive in the manner he did," prosecutors said.
Daniel, who lived in Highlands, Harare, died shortly after arriving at the hospital, in what the State describes as a preventable accident.
The matter is set to proceed to trial on May 19, when the court will determine whether Matambanadzo's conduct amounted to criminal negligence leading to loss of life.
Source - New Zimbabwe
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