Teen passenger dies in A1 crash
Pini Bothoko | Wednesday July 16, 2025 13:47
The single-vehicle accident occurred around 9:30pm and involved a Honda Fit that was reportedly southbound from the northern part of the country.
Palapye Police Station assistant commander, Assistant Superintendent Goletwa Kethamile, confirmed the fatal accident.
He stated the vehicle was carrying three occupants at the time, a 44-year-old female driver and two male passengers.
'Preliminary investigations suggest that the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn,' Kethamile added.
He revealed that the 19-year-old passenger, who sustained severe head injuries, was rushed to Palapye Primary Hospital but was certified dead upon arrival.
Kethamile added the driver and the other passenger, who only sustained minor injuries, remain hospitalised under medical observation.
Police have since reminded motorists to exercise caution on the roads, especially during night travel.