A 19-year-old cyclist from Mtendere East is battling for his life at Levy Mwanawasa Teaching Hospital after being hit by a Range Rover allegedly involved in an improper overtaking manoeuvre in Lusaka’s Salama Park area.
The accident happened around 17:30 hours on Wednesday along Ginger Street, where the vehicle, driven by 31-year-old Suzyo Shawa, popularly known as Magnate, allegedly struck the cyclist as he was crossing the road.
According to Zambia Police Spokesperson Chipo Kaitisha, the cyclist sustained a cut on the forehead, multiple bruises to the face and body, and general body pains.
He was rushed to Levy Mwanawasa Teaching Hospital, where he is receiving medical treatment.
Police said the Range Rover, registration number MG 888, sustained damage to the bonnet, grille, radiator and front number plate, while the bicycle was extensively damaged.
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Shawa, a resident of New Kasama in Lusaka, escaped the accident without injuries.
The vehicle has since been impounded and is being kept at Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe Police Station pending re-examination by the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA).
Kaitisha said police had recorded a statement from the driver, while investigations into the circumstances surrounding the accident were ongoing.
She urged motorists to exercise caution when overtaking and remain alert to cyclists and other vulnerable road users to prevent avoidable injuries and loss of life.
The incident highlights the dangers cyclists face on Lusaka’s roads and the importance of responsible driving, particularly when overtaking near other road users.
Police investigations are continuing.
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