A police officer has died in a road accident after being hit by a motor vehicle.

The accident occurred on Sunday at Pamakaladi near Njuli Police unit along John Chilembwe highway road leaving one unknown pedestrian seriously injured.

The deceased has been identified as Sub Inspector Misheck Mnyai was based at Njuli Police Unit which is under Chiradzulu Police Station.

Sergeant Innocent Moses, Spokesperson for Chiradzulu police said their report shows a motor vehicle registration BY7421 HinoVan, driven by Benson Timote, 26, was coming from the direction of Zomba heading towards Limbe along John Chilembwe highway.

Upon arrival at a place called Pamakaladi near Njuli Police, he hit the police officer in question and unknown pedestrian  who were walking on the right hand side of the road going towards the same direction.

Due to the impact, the police officer sustained severe head injuries and multiple fractures on both legs and arms and was pronounced dead upon arrival at Chiradzulu District Hospital.

The other victim was rushed to Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital for medical treatment.

Sub Inspector Misheck Mnyai, of Ng’onomu village from Traditional Authority Mabulabo in Mzimba District.

The driver, Benson timote comes from Kanono village in Traditional Authority Symon in Neno District.