Harare teenager fatally ran over by father’s car in a freak accident
According to police statement , the man had crawled under the vehicle to address a mechanical issue while the engine was still running.
Harare- IN a freak accident, a 19-year-old man lost his life over the weekend after being struck by a Toyota Coaster driven by his father near Landas Shops in Ushewekunze, Harare.
According to police statement , the man had crawled under the vehicle to address a mechanical issue while the engine was still running.
Unfortunately, the vehicle unexpectedly moved, resulting in fatal injuries as it crushed his head.
He died en -route to Sally Mugabe Hospital for medical assistance.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is currently investigating this tragic accident, which occurred on October 18, 2024.
“ZRP is investigating a fatal road traffic accident which occurred along an unnamed road near Landa Shops, Ushewekunze, Harare. A 19-year-old man died after he was run over by a Toyota Coaster vehicle, registration number ABS 2996, driven by his father. The victim had gone under the vehicle to fix a mechanical fault while the engine was running, leading to the vehicle moving and crushing the victim’s head. He succumbed to his injuries while being transported to Sally Mugabe Hospital.”
In a separate incident, eight individuals sustained injuries when a Stallion Cruise bus, carrying 16 passengers, was involved in a serious accident along the Mutare-Masvingo Road.
The bus reportedly veered off the road to the left, overturned once, and landed on its side. The injured passengers were taken to Mutambara Mission Hospital for treatment.
