Driver dies in road mishap

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 | 90 Views |

A 36-year-old man died early Saturday morning after losing control of his vehicle, in a case that is under investigation by the Mochudi police.

No.12 District Traffic Officer, Superintendent Itumeleng Maruru, explained that the accident occurred between 1am and 2am at the Bokaa traffic lights.

"We don't know what transpired but it looks like the driver who was attempting to turn to Morwa village, lost control of his Honda Fit vehicle and it overturned, fell into a culvert leaving him dead," he said.

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