By Prisca Kasache

Mangochi, April 9, Mana. A 22-year-old DMI University student died after being hit by a speeding minibus along Arthur Peter Mutharika Highway in Mangochi on April 7.

Mangochi Police Station, Public Relations Officer, Inspector, Amina Tepani Daudi confirmed the death and identified the deceased as Samuel Josephy, a second-year student from Chimbiya Village, Traditional Authority Tambala in Dedza District.

Inspector Daudi said the accident involved a Toyota Hiace minibus, registration number PE 10498, driven by Mike Justine, 40, of Mulandani Village, Traditional Authority Mpama in Chiradzulu.

She said Justice was driving from Liwonde towards Mangochi Boma with 12 passengers on board at the time of the accident.

“Upon reaching the DMI University Trading Centre, the driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle and hit Joseph who was crossing the road from right to left.

“He sustained severe head injuries and fractured ribs and was rushed to Mangochi District Hospital where he was pronounced dead upon arrival,” said Daudi.

The Mangochi Police Publicist further said the minibus 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 has urged all road users, especially drivers, to strictly adhere to road safety regulations to prevent such tragic incidents.