AN unlicensed Harare kombi conductor was yesterday sentenced to an effective 16-month jail term for negligent driving after he hit and injured four pedestrians crossing in front of his vehicle.
BY DESMOND CHINGARANDE
William Majachani (21) was convicted on charges of driving without a licence and negligent driving, when he appeared before magistrate, Ruramai Chitumbura.
The accident occurred at Market Square bus terminus on August 6 this year.
The court heard that on the day, Majachani unlawfully drove a Toyota Hiace public service vehicle and lost control, when he came across a group of pedestrians crossing the road. The four pedestrians sustained injuries due to the accident and were taken to a private hospital for treatment.
Meanwhile, a commuter omnibus driver, Tendai Mubare, was fined $650 and banned from driving any type of motor vehicle for two years after being convicted on four counts of negligent driving.
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The court heard that Mubare (28), who had no re-test certificate, medical certificate and defensive driving certificate, was involved in head-on collision with another car on July 15 after he attempted to overtake on a continuous white line.
Four passengers were injured in the accident.
Isheunesu Mhiti appeared for the State.