A Nampower manager appeared in court Friday after a deadly car crash that killed Pauline Idipo. David Mbidi faces charges of causing death through dangerous driving. The prosecutor asked to delay the case until July 23 for further investigation. Mbidi told the judge he needs a new lawyer because LegalWise said his first choice does not work with them. The court extended his bail but warned him not to leave town without telling police.
Police reports show Mbidi crashed into Idipo's car from behind at high speed on February 7. The sedan driver suffered serious injuries and went to the hospital. Officers found Mbidi sitting alone in the passenger seat of his vehicle. He claimed someone else drove his car but ran away after the crash. Mbidi said he did not know the missing driver who supposedly took him home.
Idipo's family believes police mishandled the case. They question why officers never tested Mbidi for alcohol or drugs at the crash site. The family also wonders why police never charged Mbidi with lying about the missing driver. Detective Raymond Kuiseb told the family he plans to rebuild details about what happened during the crash.
Police reports show Mbidi crashed into Idipo's car from behind at high speed on February 7. The sedan driver suffered serious injuries and went to the hospital. Officers found Mbidi sitting alone in the passenger seat of his vehicle. He claimed someone else drove his car but ran away after the crash. Mbidi said he did not know the missing driver who supposedly took him home.
Idipo's family believes police mishandled the case. They question why officers never tested Mbidi for alcohol or drugs at the crash site. The family also wonders why police never charged Mbidi with lying about the missing driver. Detective Raymond Kuiseb told the family he plans to rebuild details about what happened during the crash.
