March 22,2025-The Zambia Police Service wishes to inform the public that Chelston Traffic Police attended to a fatal road traffic accident that occurred today, March 22, 2025, at approximately 16:30 hours, at the T-junction of Great East Road and Acacia Road.

The accident involved Austin Vwaali, aged 44, of Chelston Minestone, who was driving a Subaru registration number APB 2242. Unfortunately, he sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead upon arrival at Levy Mwanawasa Teaching Hospital. His vehicle was extensively damaged in the accident.

Also involved was an unidentified male driver of unknown age and address, who was driving a FAW Tipper Truck, registration number AIE 6831. The truck had a damaged bonnet and front right tyre.

Preliminary investigations indicate that both vehicles were traveling from the South to the North when the driver of the FAW Tipper Truck attempted an improper overtaking maneuver, lost control, and fell onto the Subaru.The driver of the tipper truck is on the run and efforts to locate him are underway.

The Zambia Police urges all motorists to adhere to road safety regulations and exercise caution while overtaking to prevent such tragic incidents. Further investigations into the matter are ongoing.

Rae Hamoonga

POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER