AN unlicensed driver from Beitbridge allegedly hit and killed a six-year-old boy who was cycling home.

Matabeleland South provincial police spokesperson Chief Inspector Philisani Ndebele confirmed the incident that occurred on Sunday at around 7PM in Shuleshule area.

He said Anna Mthunzi (29) also from Shuleshule was driving along a dust road when she lost control of the vehicle and hit Joseph Dube.

“I can confirm that we recorded a fatal accident which occurred in Shuleshule area in Beitbridge.

Anna Mthunzi was driving along a dust road with one passenger on board when she lost control of the vehicle which veered off the road.

“She hit a cyclist Joseph Dube aged six years.

He sustained head injuries and fractured both legs. He was rushed to Beitbridge District Hospital where he died upon admission.

Mthunzi is facing charges of culpable homicide and driving without a licence,” Chief Insp Ndebele said.-Chronicle