Murderer drive hits cyclist

A cruel driver has escaped arrest after killing a 37 year-old man in a hit and run accident in Dedza district on Friday.

Dedza police deputy publicist constable Cassim Manda identified the deceased as Lloyd Ziwatcha of Kaundu village, Traditional Authority Kachere in Dedza.

The unknown motor vehicle was coming from the direction of Mphanthi heading towards Lobi trading centre and upon arrival at Kaunda village along Mphanthi-Lobi dusty road, the vehicle hit the cyclist who was heading the same direction on the left side.

As a result of the impact the cyclist Lloyd Ziwatcha died on the spot due to head injuries but the motor vehicle did not stop.

Meanwhile, constable Manda has since condemned the act.

He further said that the police have launched investigations to trace the vehicle and arrest the driver.