Young man killed by ‘flying’ roadside rubbish

Young man killed by ‘flying’ roadside rubbish

A YOUNG man in the North died on Saturday after a beer bottle thrown out of a passing vehicle by a 16-year-old youth hit him on the head.

Thobias Kaukungwa Aluvilu (22) was walking along the gravel road at Omundjalala village between Anamulenge and Okalongo at around 20h30 on Saturday when an empty beer bottle thrown out of the vehicle struck him on the forehead. Police spokesperson Sergeant Stephan Nuuyi said Aluvilu died on the spot.The vehicle continued without noticing the accident and the suspect was arrested upon his arrival at the next destination.He was charged with murder.Police spokesperson Sergeant Stephan Nuuyi said Aluvilu died on the spot.The vehicle continued without noticing the accident and the suspect was arrested upon his arrival at the next destination.He was charged with murder.

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