A 63-year-old motorbike rider in Mungwi has died in a road traffic accident.
Northern Province Police Commanding Officer Simunji Mulonda has confirmed the incident and identified the deceased as Peter Bwalya of Mulilo Kafyama Village in Chitimukulu’s Chiefdom.
Mr Mulonda said the accident occurred on Wednesday, around 16:30 hours, when the unregistered Kinglion motorbike which Mr Bwalya was riding went off the road and crashed into a road pillar.
“The rider sustained fatal head injuries and died on the spot. His body has been taken to Kasama General Hospital Mortuary, awaiting postmortem examination, while the motorbike has been impounded as investigations continue,” Mr Mulonda said.
Mr Mulonda attributed the accident to excessive speeding adding that some motorbike riders are disregarding safety measures.
“Some of these deaths could be avoided if riders wore helmets. Despite our sensitisation programmes, many continue to ignore safety precautions, and unfortunately, lives are being lost,” Mr Mulonda lamented.
In a related development, an 83-year-old pedestrian and a 23-year-old motorcyclist have sustained serious injuries in a road traffic accident near Kasama Girls Secondary School along the Kasama–Mungwi Road.
Mr Mulonda said the incident occurred on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at around 18:40 hours.
He identified the pedestrian as William Sichula Kapola of Mulenga Hills Township, who suffered head injuries, cuts on the right leg, a bruised left hand, and general body pains.
The rider, Fred Silwimba of Location Compound, sustained head injuries, a bruised left foot, and general body pains.
Mr Mulonda said the accident involved an unregistered Sinoray motorbike, which was left with deformed handlebars.
“The rider, due to inexperience, lost control of the motorbike and hit the pedestrian, who was walking on the left-hand side off the road,” Mr Mulonda explained.
He added that both casualties are admitted to Kasama General Hospital, while the motorbike has been impounded as investigations continue.
Mr Mulonda expressed concern over the growing danger posed by unregistered motorbikes.
“Motorbike riders are increasingly becoming a danger to the public. Traffic Officers are reminded to impound motorbikes that are flouting traffic regulations,” he said.
Mr Mulonda has since reiterated his call on road users to adhere to traffic regulations and prioritise safety to prevent further tragedies.
Who’s surprised ??