Close sources
said the Horror hitmaker was in Hopely area when the mishap occurred. Last
night there were unconfirmed reports that Chillmaster did not have a valid
driver’s licence, which could have been a result of his failure to produce it
at the scene of the accident.
There is a
possibility that he is licenced but did not have the licence disc on him at the
time of the accident.
The singer said
he is complying with the authorities, according to his social media post.
By yesterday,
his team was running around to sort out the issue.
By late night,
police were yet to receive the report.
Despite all the
speculation about the driver’s licence, Chillmaster expressed his sympathy to
the deceased’ family on his social media handles.
He also pleaded
for privacy as he is attending to the case.
“It is with
profound sorrow and a heavy heart that I address you today.
“Earlier today,
I was involved in a devastating car accident that resulted in the loss of a
precious life.
“Words cannot
express the depth of my grief, remorse, and sympathy for the individual who
passed away, their family, and loved ones.
“I am fully
cooperating with authorities on this tragedy, and I will continue to do so
transparently.
“Right now, my
focus is on respecting the privacy of the grieving family and supporting them
in any way possible during this unimaginably difficult time.”
Chillmaster
said there is justification for the pain caused.
“There is no
justification for the pain this has caused.
“I take full
responsibility for my actions and will carry the weight of this loss with me
for the rest of my life.
“I ask for
forgiveness, though I understand it may never come, and I vow to honor the
memory of the life lost through reflection, accountability, and actions that
align with the gravity of this moment.
“Out of respect
for the family and the ongoing legal process, I will not be commenting further
publicly. I humbly ask for privacy for all affected as we navigate this
tragedy.
“To my fans and
supporters, thank you for your understanding as I step back to reflect, grieve,
and focus on doing what is right.
“Please hold
the victim and their loved ones in your hearts.
“With deepest
humility,” he said.
Meanwhile, the
singer is most likely to face two charges of driving without a valid licence,
as per Section 6(5) of the Road Traffic Act [Chapter 13:11], which carries a
penalty of a fine not exceeding level six (currently US$300) or imprisonment
for a period not exceeding one year, or both.
While in
Zimbabwe, driving without a licence and causing culpable homicide (resulting in
death due to negligence) can lead to imprisonment for life or a specific
duration, a fine, or both, with the court having discretion based on the
circumstances.
Culpable
Homicide (Section 49 of the Criminal Law Codification & Reform Act):
Culpable
homicide involves causing the death of another person through negligence,
either by failing to be aware that one’s actions might result in death, or by
failing to guard against the possibility of death when one perceives that it
might occur.
The penalties
for culpable homicide include Imprisonment for life or any definite period, a
fine up to or exceeding level 14 (currently pegged at $5 000). H Metro
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