WARNING!! NOT FOR SENSITIVE VIEWERS
This is the reality at M/A accidents scenes.
The Namibian Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA) reported
506 deaths since the beginning this year, exceeding last years
toll of just over 490. Many cases multiple deaths occurred
due to overloading, speeding, driving under the influence,
reckless driving to mention a few. Many lives could have been
spared if only the driver abide by the rules. By looking at the
the amount of accidents thus far 2946 ( 04/12/12) it is evident
that authorities need to be more stricter/harsher when it comes to
fining/punishing reckless drivers. It seems that drivers
who are responsible for accidents who claimed
people's lives walk away without any accountability, just to be on the road
again the next day.
Overloading of long distance busses/taxis is also the fault of those
paying to get killed, as they are either desperate/uniformed/ignorant
to get onto an already overloaded bus.
I am also of the opinion that Police officers at various
roadblocks are also to blame, as they can clearly
see when a vehicle is overloaded and doing nothing
to rectify the problem.
The blood of this victims are also on the hands
of the government of the day for not acting against those who
clearly in broad daylight transgress the laws.
But until then we will surely report daily on road fatalities,
we will surely write until we are blue in the face,
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| ten people died in one accident on B1, overloading played a role in the accident. ( Oct 2012) |
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| four lives lost in one single accident between Rehoboth and Windhoek. Speed allegedly played a role. ( 2/11/12) |
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| pedestrian tried to cross the road while intoxicated. sustained serious injuries. Photos: Francois Lottering Camera: SANSUNG NX 100. |
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