CHITUNGWIZA — The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed the arrest of a 40-year-old man in connection with a fatal road traffic accident that occurred on February 3, 2026, in Chitungwiza.
The suspect, identified as Forget Chamuzambara, is facing charges related to a sequence of events along Chirambahuyo Road in Unit D that resulted in the death of a toddler and severe injuries to three others.
Sequence of Events
According to police reports, Chamuzambara was driving a Mazda 323 when he allegedly struck a 16-year-old girl who was walking along the roadside. Following the initial collision, the suspect reportedly fled the scene.
While attempting to escape, Chamuzambara lost control of the vehicle and crashed through the gate of a nearby residential property. The vehicle struck three individuals who were seated near the gate: a 75-year-old woman and two children.
Casualties
A two-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of the crash.
The 75-year-old woman and the other child sustained severe head injuries. All three injured victims—the initial pedestrian and the two seated at the gate—were transported to Chitungwiza Hospital for medical treatment. The body of the deceased child was taken to the Chitungwiza Hospital mortuary for a post-mortem examination.
Police Confirmation
The ZRP confirmed the details of the incident and the subsequent arrest in a statement released on social media. "The ZRP confirms the arrest of Forget Chamuzambara (40) in connection with a fatal road traffic accident," the statement read. - Zimbo LIVE Harare
