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Rutendo Chirume
MASVINGO – A City of Masvingo parking marshal, Augustine Rashirai (30) aka Oga from Runyararo West, was killed after being struck by a vehicle that lost control following a multi-vehicle collision along Josiah Tongogara Street on Monday afternoon.
Rashirai, who was on duty sustained severe head injuries and died on the spot after a Toyota Hilux driven by Fransisca Ndhlovu (39) from Mucheke mounted the pavement and struck him, dragging him for about three metres before crashing into a fixed metal bin.
According to police, the accident occurred at around 2:30pm. Ndhlovu was driving a Toyota Hilux eastbound along Josiah Tongogara Street with no passengers on board. A Honda Vezel driven by Munashe Kunjinga (23) who stays in Rhodhene, was travelling in the same direction and attempted to overtake a vehicle driven by Talent Mhare (36), also from from Runyararo West who was intending to turn right.
During the overtaking manoeuvre, the Honda Vezel collided with the front right wheel of the Toyota Hilux, causing Ndhlovu to lose control. The Hilux veered off the road, struck the rear right wheel of a parked blue Toyota Passo, mounted the pavement and fatally hit Rashirai.
Rashirai’s body was taken to Masvingo Provincial Hospital for a post-mortem examination.
In an interview with The Midweek Watch, City of Masvingo Mayor Cllr Aleck Tabe described Rashirai’s death as a great loss to the local authority.
“We are deeply saddened by the untimely death of Augustine Rashirai, one of our dedicated parking and clamping marshals, who lost his life while on duty. He was a hardworking and committed employee who served the City of Masvingo with diligence. On behalf of the council and the people of Masvingo, I extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time. May they find strength and comfort as they mourn the young life lost,” Tabe said.
Confirming the incident, Masvingo Provincial Police spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa said, “Motorists are urged to exercise due care and attention when driving and to strictly observe road traffic rules to help prevent road traffic accidents.”
