A Windhoek woman died on the B2 road between Usakos and Arandis on Tuesday after she jumped out of a moving vehicle.
This was confirmed by Erongo police spokesperson inspector Ileni Shapumba.
He said it is reported that a sedan with a Swakopmund registration number was travelling towards Arandis with four passengers when it broke down.
“The vehicle’s exhaust pipe broke in the middle, causing the vehicle to jerk up, and the driver lost control,” Shapumba said.
During the incident Lea Kwedhi (31) unclipped her seatbelt and jumped from the vehicle.
“She landed on the ground, sustained severe injuries, and as a result succumbed to the injuries,” Shapumba said.
Kwedhi’s next of kin have been informed of her death.
The driver was not injured and successfully managed to bring the vehicle under control.
The other three passengers escaped the accident without injury.
A case of culpable homicide has been registered and investigations are ongoing.
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