A 22-year-old student from DMI University, Mangochi Campus, tragically lost his life on the evening of April 7, 2025, after being hit by a speeding minibus along the Arthur Peter Mutharika Highway.
The deceased has been identified as Samuel Josephy, a second-year Education student from Chimbiya Village, Traditional Authority Tambala in Dedza District.
The accident involved a Toyota Hiace minibus, registration number PE 10498, driven by Mike Justine, 40, of Mulandani Village, Traditional Authority Mpama in Chiradzulu. He was driving from Liwonde towards Mangochi with 12 passengers on board.
Upon arrival at the DMI University Trading Centre, the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle and hit the pedestrian (now deceased), who was crossing the road from right to left.
As a result, Josephy sustained severe head injuries and fractured ribs. He was rushed to Mangochi District Hospital, where he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
The driver abandoned the vehicle at the scene and fled but later surrendered himself to Mangochi Police Station around midnight. He is currently in police custody and is expected to appear in court soon.
Meanwhile, police in the district are urging all road users, especially drivers, to strictly adhere to road safety regulations to prevent such tragic incidents.
lnspector Amina Tepani Daudi
Public Relations Officer
Mangochi Police Station
Cell: 0999-706-525
Email: amina.tepani@police.gov.mw
Website: www.police.gov.mw