Two Thousand Pedestrians Struck In Hit-And-Run Incidents

Zimbabwe is grappling with a severe road safety crisis after police data revealed that over 2,000 pedestrians were killed or injured in hit-and-run accidents during the first quarter of 2026. The Zimbabwe Republic Police report that many motorists are fleeing the scene after striking pedestrians, including school children. This trend has sparked urgent calls for stricter traffic enforcement and improved safety measures on public roads. Police are currently tracking and prosecuting offenders who abandon accident sites.