By Timothy Peter

Police are hunting for unknown motor vehicle driver who has allegedly killed a 39-year-old Kamidya Josephy Longwe in a motor vehicle accident.

The incident occurred on July 28, 2022 at Kazonga Village in Dowa district.

It is reported that at the time of the incident, the motor vehicle was coming from Kasungu heading to Lilongwe.

Upon arrival at Kazonga village, it hit Longwe who was walking at right hand-side of the road heading opposite direction.

The victim sustained severe head injuries and was taken to Madisi Mission Hospital for treatment where he was pronounced dead upon arrival at the facility.

Police say the unknown driver, who fled after the incident, will answer charges of causing death by reckless driving.

Kamidya Josephy Longwe hailed from Kawerawera village in the area of Tradittional Authority Chakhaza in Dowa district.