Man Killed While Crossing B10 Road at Bunya Village
A 39-year-old man lost his life after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the B10 road at Bunya village in the Kavango West Region on Sunday evening.
The deceased has been identified as Ncavase David Kudumo, a Namibian national. He died on the spot following the collision, which occurred at about 18h45 on 25 January 2026.
Police reports indicate that the accident involved a white Toyota pick-up that was travelling from Rundu in the direction of Nkurenkuru. The pedestrian was reportedly running across the roadway when he was hit by the oncoming vehicle.
The driver, a 49-year-old Namibian man who holds a valid driver’s licence, was tested for alcohol at the scene and returned a negative result. Authorities confirmed that Kudumo’s next of kin have been notified of his death.
Police investigations are ongoing, and a case of culpable homicide has been registered.
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Aneli Fura is a Senior Editor at The Updated World, where he oversees and contributes to general news coverage across Namibia. His reporting focuses on crime, accidents, local developments, and other important stories affecting communities across the country.
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