A 17-year old rider identified as Abdul-Rahim Haji has died after his motorcycle collided head-on with a Toyota Sienta on the evening of October 18, 2023 at St Augustine 3 Primary School along Mangochi- Monkeybay road.
According to the eye witnesses, Haji who had no crush helmet on the said date was cruising unregistered BMW motorcycle from the direction of Mangochi main roundabout heading towards Mpondasi.
Upon arrival at St. Augustine 3 Primary School while overspeeding Haji was overtaking two motor vehicles and in the process he collided head on with a Toyota Sienta registration NS 5476 which was being driven by Reneck Nagoli and was joining the road from left to the right side.
Following the impact Haji(now deceased) sustained severe head injuries, and fractures on both legs and died while receiving treatment at Mangochi District Hospital.
Police in the district are appealing to all road users to always follow road safety measures to avoid such accidents.
Abdul-Rahim Haji hailed from Saiti Kadzuwa village, Traditional Authority Mponda in Mangochi district.
Inspector Amina Tepani Daudi
Public Relations Officer
Mangochi Police Station
Cell:0999-706-525
Email:amina.tepani@police.gov.mw
Website:www.police.gov.mw