Educationist dies in tragic road accident

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

 KNA by Robinson Rono

The proprietor of a leading learning institution in Uasin Gishu County last evening perished in a grisly road accident along the Eldoret-Nakuru highway.

According to an eye witness, the tragedy occurred when the businessman attempted to overtake a lorry but collided head-on with another lorry moving in the opposite direction killing him on impact.

An eyewitness said the 5 pm incident occurred when the two vehicles crashed head-on while attempting to avert the collision claiming the life of the elderly male educationist whose name could not be revealed until the next of kin were informed. 

Confirming the incident, Tarakwa Police boss Laurence Madiba said that the tragedy happened at Ngeria bridge along the Eldoret-Nakuru highway about 18 km from Eldoret town.

The police boss appealed to motorist using the road to be cautious all the time and more so during the rainy season when the visibility of the road is poor, particularly at designated black spots.

He further added that the driver of the lorry escaped with minor injuries and was taken to an Eldoret hospital while the deceased was moved to Moi Teaching Referral Hospital Mortuary.

The victim's vehicle which was damaged extensively as a result of the impact was towed to the nearby police post.

Courtesy ; K. N. A