EDITOR
A fatal road accident in the early hours of Sunday morning claimed the life of an unidentified motorcyclist in Kabale Municipality.
According to the Kigezi Regional Police Spokesperson ASP Elly Maate, the accident occurred on 15th June 2025 at around 3:00am at Mwanjari along the Kabale-Katuna road.
The incident involved a Bajaj Boxer motorcycle, registration number UEG 648W, and an Isuzu Elf truck, registration number UBB 231J, which was reportedly parked at the time.
“It is alleged that the motorcyclist, who was riding at a terrific speed from the Kabale side towards Katuna, lost control and crashed into the stationary truck. He died on the spot,” ASP Maate confirmed in a statement.
Police responded to the scene and transported the body, whose identity remains unknown, to Kabale Regional Referral Hospital mortuary for postmortem. Both the motorcycle and the vehicle have been taken to Kabale Central Police Station for inspection.
ASP Maate has called on members of the public who may know the deceased rider to visit the hospital mortuary for identification and to arrange a proper burial.
He further urged all road users to strictly observe traffic regulations and avoid reckless riding or driving to prevent similar tragedies.
Police have launched investigations into the incident.
