OMUTHIYA - The Namibian Police Force (Nampol) in the Oshikoto region so far this year reported two cases of drivers fleeing the scene after being involved in accidents.

The region’s community affairs officer, Inspector Ellen Nehale-Kangulu, cautioned all drivers to adhere to their duties and responsibilities whenever involved in an accident. 

“Drivers are required to ascertain the nature and extent of an injury sustained by any person, assist those who are injured, and report such accidents within 24 hours at the nearest police station,” she emphasised in an interview with Nampa on Tuesday.

Nehale-Kangulu said failing to report such accidents will lead the police to open a case against the drivers, who would face the full wrath of the law.

“In the same vein, the public or pedestrians are advised to take safety precaution measures when they are crossing the road,” she added.

The senior police officer said one first should look at their left, then to their right, and again to their left before crossing a road after ascertaining that it is safe to do so.

“The general public is cautioned to avoid crossing the road while under the influence of alcohol,” said Nehale-Kangulu.

Many a times, pedestrians would be coming from bars and cuca shops under the influence of alcohol, which makes it difficult for them to fully concentrate whenever they are crossing roads.

“The outcome of this irresponsible behaviour leads to unnecessary deaths, or serious or permanent disability,” she noted. - Nampa