Teenager dies after being hit by a car

Pini Bothoko | Monday October 2, 2023 17:31

 

The deceased was from Matsosa ward in Dibete. The teenager was trying to cross the road when he was fatally hit by a car. In an interview with MmegiOnline, Dibete Police Station Commander, Superintendent, Meshack Ranku, said the accident occured around 18:30hrs.

"The boy was hit by a 44-year-old man of Broadhurst Extension 25, Gaborone who was driving a Toyota Fortuner. He was rushed to Dibete clinic where he was later referred to Mahalapye hospital where he was certified dead by doctors on arrival, " he said.

Ranku said the driver is still under police custody for investigations and he is likely to be charged with causing death by dangerous driving.