By Foibe N Paavo
SWAKOPMUND, 22 May 2022 – Police arrested a man in Kuisebmund, Walvis Bay on Saturday evening for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs after fatally hitting a pedestrian at about 19h00 in Ongulumbashe Street, Tutaleni.
According to a police report by Inspector Ileni Shapumba, he unlawfully drove a white Golf GTi with a Walvis Bay registration while under the influence of liquor or drugs striking the pedestrian who was crossing the road. The pedestrian was seriously injured and died instantly.
The next of kin has not yet been informed, as the deceased is yet to be identified.
Cases of culpable homicide and driving under the influence were filed on Saturday evening.
As investigations continue, Erongo police have requested anyone with information on this matter to kindly contact the Detective Warrant Officer Dennis Skrywir at 081 4433377. – Namibia Daily News
