The victim, who was a pillion passenger, was riding with his 15-year-old friend when the accident happenedĀ around 17:00 hours at Mabwetuba Area along the Chikankata Mission Road.
According to Southern Province Commissioner of Police Moono Namalongo, the two juveniles were travelling on an unregistered Gatoma motorbike when the rider lost control due to inexperience, causing the motorbike to overturn.
The 14-year-old, who was from Mwiinga Village, sustained a deep cut to the throat and was pronounced dead upon arrival at Chikankata Mission Hospital.
Meanwhile, the juvenile rider sustained general body injuries and is currently admitted at the same hospital.
Police said the motorbike was extensively damaged in the accident, with damage reported to the front wheel, forks and dashboard.
This is so sad news
Whose idea was this? Bringing unregulated tukutuku motor bikes on our already dangerous roads!!!
The bikers are also under-age. I suspect the bike is from Zim