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Speeding BMW driver kills 6-year-old in road accident
09 Mar 2025 at 14:40hrs | Views
A horrific accident occurred on the Ngundu-Tanganda Road in Manicaland Province on 25 February 2025, when a speeding driver struck and killed a 6-year-old child who was crossing the road.
The victim, identified as Last Manjowe, was with other school children when a BMW X3, driven by Innocent Bvuma from Chipinge, collided with him.
The accident, which has shocked the local community, has been attributed to excessive speed and failure to maintain a proper lookout, according to the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe. The authority emphasized that driving at high speed is a serious offense under the Zimbabwe Road Traffic Act, which imposes heavy penalties on violators.
In response to the incident, Bvuma was fined US$400, with a warning that failure to pay would result in a six-month prison sentence. The tragic event has brought renewed attention to road safety concerns, particularly in areas where children frequently cross busy roads.
The victim, identified as Last Manjowe, was with other school children when a BMW X3, driven by Innocent Bvuma from Chipinge, collided with him.
In response to the incident, Bvuma was fined US$400, with a warning that failure to pay would result in a six-month prison sentence. The tragic event has brought renewed attention to road safety concerns, particularly in areas where children frequently cross busy roads.
Source - The Chronicle
