By Lylie Happiness
Oshana Region, 24 July 2023: A devastating car accident on the Eheke and Onakamwandi gravel road at Onakatambilili village has led to the untimely death of an 18-year-old Namibian male, Kambundu Engelbretch. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, has left the community in mourning and the police conducting an investigation into culpable homicide and driving without a license.
According to Inspector Thomas Aiyambo, the accident involved a white Toyota pick-up driven by a 63-year-old male pensioner from Omandombe Okaku. The driver was heading from the Onakamwandi side towards Eheke when he tragically lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn and resulting in the immediate death of Kambundu Engelbretch.
The lack of a driving license adds another layer of concern to the situation. Three other passengers were also in the vehicle at the time of the accident, and they suffered injuries ranging from moderate to serious. They have been admitted to Onandjokwe hospital for medical treatment.
In light of this tragic incident, it is essential to stress the importance of adhering to road safety regulations, including the possession of a valid driver’s license. Irresponsible driving can have dire consequences, not only for the driver but also for innocent lives like Kambundu Engelbretch, whose promising future was cut short in a blink of an eye.
The authorities have taken Kambundu Engelbretch’s body to the Oshakati police mortuary for a postmortem examination. Efforts have been made to inform the next of kin about the tragic loss, and the police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident is ongoing.
