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Bulawayo Father Accidentally Runs Over, Kills 2-Year-Old Daughter

A dark cloud is hanging over a Bulawayo family after a father negligently ran over his 2-year-old daughter.

Provincial police spokesperson Inspector Nomalanga Msebele confirmed the tragic incident saying it happened on 20 June 2025 in Kensington.

An investigation has since been launched followed preliminary indications that the father did not check his vehicle mirrors.

“At around 0843 hours, the father (55) of Hendricourt, Kensington was reversing a Toyota Hilux Double cab to leave his place of residence.

Bulawayo Father Accidentally Runs Over, Kills 2-Year-Old Daughter

“As he was moving forward, he hit his daughter with the front left side and ran over her by the front wheel,” said Inspector Msebele.

She said the toddler sustained head injuries and died on the spot.

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