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Pedestrian dies after being hit by car

Road Accident
Road Accident

An unknown young man's life was cut short after he was hit by a Honda Fit after allegedly suddenly crossing the road leading to the tragic mishap in Mogoditshane early Sunday morning.

The 33-year-old motorist told the police that whilst driving from north to south along the Gaborone–Molepolole road, he couldn't have seen the young man coming.

No.13 District Officer Commanding, Senior Superintendent Obusitswe Lokae, said they received the report of the accident from the driver around 2am.

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