EDITOR
Police in Bushenyi District are investigating a serious road accident that left an 18-year-old man critically injured.
The incident occurred on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at around 5:00 PM at Kakanju junction along the Mbarara–Bushenyi–Kasese highway. The accident involved a grey Toyota RAV4, registration number UAM 989M, and a pedal cyclist.
Greater Bushenyi police spokesperson Marcial Tumusiime confirmed the incident and identified the victim as Nuwabaine Kamukama, a resident of Ruhumuro Sub-county in Bushenyi District.
According to police, the vehicle, which was traveling from Ishaka towards Bushenyi, started swerving erratically upon reaching Kakanju junction. It eventually knocked the cyclist who was riding ahead.
The driver, identified as 6a 9-year-old Muhwezi from Mitooma District, was subjected to an alcohol test, which returned a positive result. Tumusiime attributed the cause of the accident to drunk driving.
The victim was rushed to Kyeizoba Clinic in Bushenyi Town for medical attention. Investigations into the matter are ongoing.
