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The Kanungu territorial police have documented a tragic road accident resulting in the unfortunate demise of a 34-year-old woman named Doreen Owimana, a resident of Kinyegwe cell in Kihihi town council, Kanungu district.
The incident occurred on November 6, 2023, at approximately 5:00 PM, on Baragine Street in Kihihi township.
A red Bajaj Boxer motorcycle with registration number UEX945C struck the pedestrian, whose identity remains unknown at this time. Regrettably, the pedestrian succumbed to her injuries shortly after the collision.
It is suspected that the motorcyclist was traveling at a high speed when the accident transpired, resulting in a collision with the pedestrian as she was crossing the road. Both individuals were promptly transported to different hospitals for medical care. Tragically, Owimana Doreen, the pedestrian, passed away en route to Nyakibale Hospital, following a referral.
The scene of the accident was examined by PC Matanda, and the deceased’s body is currently being held at Kihihi Health Centre IV mortuary pending a postmortem examination. The second victim, the rider of the motorcycle, is receiving treatment at KIGEZI Health Centre, where he was taken after the incident.
The motorcycle with registration number UEX945C has been impounded by the police and is awaiting inspection.
The authorities are currently conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
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