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Timeon Tavengwa, a 46-year-old magistrate employed by the Judicial Service Commission, has been fined US$400 or sentenced to 5 months in prison for culpable homicide.
The conviction stems from a fatal road accident that occurred on November 22, 2023, along the Harare-Masvingo Road.
By Vongai Masuka
Tavengwa was driving a Nissan X-Trail when he struck Misheck Makuvire, a school pupil who was crossing the road. The child died instantly from head injuries. According to a statement issued by the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe, investigations reveal that the accident occurred in clear daylight on a wide tarred road, while Tavengwa was speeding.
“The child died on the spot from from head injuries. Investigations revealed the accident occurred in clear daylight on a wide tarred road.
“Tavengwa was negligent as he was speeding and failed to keep a proper lookout.” Read the statement.
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