Balaka Police have arrested a 41-year-old driver for causing the death of a local businessman.

Police Public Relations Officer Gladson M’bumpha identified the driver as Steven Gerald, while the deceased has been named Salimu Ibrahim Mulla, 61, a businessman from Mponda Village in Traditional Authority Nsamala, Balaka District.

According to M’bumpha, the accident occurred in Mpezeni Area and involved a Mercedes Benz lorry, registration number BD 5201, driven by Gerald. The accident happened when Gerald attempted to overtake an unknown pedal cyclist and collided head-on with Mulla, who was riding a motorcycle. Mulla sustained multiple fractures to his arms and legs, along with severe head injuries, and died on the spot. The driver escaped unhurt.

M’bumpha confirmed that Gerald will appear

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