N$5 000 fine for govt driver
Government driver Festers Tubazumbe (46), who crashed into a veterinary clinic on Friday morning, has been fined N$5 000 by the Swakopmund Magistrate's Court.
He appeared before Magistrate Conchita Olivier on Monday on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, as well reckless and negligent driving.
Tubazumbe, who was previously attached to the Office of the President, pleaded guilty.
According to Erongo crime investigations coordinator Erastus Iikuyu, Tubazumbe was driving a government-owned white Toyota Hilux double cab bakkie and was travelling along Mandume Ndemufayo Street, but failed to stop at the intersection with Tobias Hainyeko Street on Friday morning at 04:45.
“The vehicle crashed into the boundary wall of Swakopmund Vet Clinic, whereafter it also hit the main entrance of the building itself. The driver sustained slight injuries on his head, and also complained of his back. He was alone in the vehicle.
“It was discovered that he was under the influence of alcohol. He was tested and it was found that he was under influence of alcohol,” said Iikuyu.
Before making first court appearance on Monday, Tubazumbe was released on bail of N$8 000 while in the police holding cells.
The prosecutor in the matter was Beata Mwiya.
Adolf Kaure
He appeared before Magistrate Conchita Olivier on Monday on charges of driving under the influence of alcohol, as well reckless and negligent driving.
Tubazumbe, who was previously attached to the Office of the President, pleaded guilty.
According to Erongo crime investigations coordinator Erastus Iikuyu, Tubazumbe was driving a government-owned white Toyota Hilux double cab bakkie and was travelling along Mandume Ndemufayo Street, but failed to stop at the intersection with Tobias Hainyeko Street on Friday morning at 04:45.
“The vehicle crashed into the boundary wall of Swakopmund Vet Clinic, whereafter it also hit the main entrance of the building itself. The driver sustained slight injuries on his head, and also complained of his back. He was alone in the vehicle.
“It was discovered that he was under the influence of alcohol. He was tested and it was found that he was under influence of alcohol,” said Iikuyu.
Before making first court appearance on Monday, Tubazumbe was released on bail of N$8 000 while in the police holding cells.
The prosecutor in the matter was Beata Mwiya.
Adolf Kaure
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