WINDHOEK: The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in the Oshana Region arrested a 31-year-old man for reckless driving after he allegedly severely injured a pedestrian at Ongwediva Monday morning.

This was revealed in a crime report issued by NamPol Spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, noting that the incident occurred around 00h20 on Monday at Opoto location at Ongwediva.

The driver is alleged to have driven a red saloon on a public road while intoxicated.

‘It is alleged that whilst overtaking another vehicle, the suspect bumped a pedestrian, a 41-year-old male who was crossing the road, and he sustained a broken right arm and head injury,’ said the report, further alleging that the suspect continued driving after the accident occurred.

Witnesses at the crime scene allegedly notified the police roadblock ahead, where the suspect was stopped and arrested.

The victim was transported to the Oshakati State Hospital for treatment.

In an unrelated incident, a six-year-old girl was allegedly raped by
her 17-year-old cousin at Eembidi village in the Ondobe Constituency of the Ohangwena Region.

The incident occurred around 17h00 on Friday and the suspect is yet to be arrested.

‘It is alleged that a 17-year-old boy and the victim are cousins and he threatened to beat her if she told anyone about the incident,’ the report added.

Police investigations continue.

Source: The Namibia News Agency