A motorcyclist has died after being involved in a road traffic accident near Chipata District Hospital along the Great East Road.
Eastern Province Police Commanding Officer, Robertson Mweemba confirmed the incident to to the media, saying the accident occurred on Saturday, June 6, 2026, around 18:10 hours.
Mr Mweemba said the accident involved a Gatoma motorcycle registration number ARC 7212 which was being ridden by an unidentified male adult and a Toyota Sienta registration number ARB 5816, driven by Aaron Zulu, 34, of Referendum Compound.
“Preliminary investigations indicate that the accident occurred when the motorcycle rider attempted to overtake improperly and collided with the oncoming vehicle,” he said.
He explained the rider suffered fatal head injuries and died on the spot while his passenger, Simon Jere, 37, of Mtenguleni area, sustained a suspected fractured right hand and general body pains and was admitted to Chipata Central Hospital.
“The body of the deceased was deposited in the mortuary at Chipata Central Hospital awaiting identification,” Mr Mweemba said.
Mr Mweemba further said the Toyota Sienta which was being driven by Aaron Zulu who escaped unhurt, had three passengers on board.
“The passengers were identified as Veronica Daka, 36, and Easter Banda, 37, both of Road board Compound, who sustained injuries to their right legs, with Ms. Banda also complaining of general body pains. The two were treated and discharged from Chipata District Hospital,” he said.
Mr Mweemba said the third passenger, Mulumbwenji Banda, 39, escaped unhurt.
He has urged motorists and motorcyclists to adhere to traffic regulations and exercise caution on the roads to help reduce accidents.
