EDITOR
Police in Kanungu have registered a tragic accident that occurred on December 23, 2024, at approximately 7:15 PM at Mizimera, Kihiihi Town Council, along Kanungu Road.
The accident involved two vehicles: a blue Mitsubishi Canter (UBN 507J), driven by an unknown individual, and a red Bajaj Boxer motorcycle (UGF 470U) ridden by 45-year-old Byabasheija Christopher.
The collision resulted in the deaths of two individuals. Byabasheija, a resident of Rutare Cell in Karangara Parish, Kayonza Sub-County, Kanungu District, died at the scene, while his passenger, 39-year-old Tusiime Kenneth, from Nyakabingo Cell in Karangara Parish, succumbed to injuries shortly after the incident. The motorcyclist is believed to have rammed into a stationary vehicle from behind, leading to the fatal crash. A third individual, a male adult, was injured and is receiving medical attention.
The police were promptly alerted and visited the scene of the accident. The bodies of the victims were transported to Kihiihi Health Centre IV Mortuary, and both the Mitsubishi Canter and the motorcycle were towed to Kihiihi Police Station for further inspection.
Preliminary investigations suggest that reckless riding by the motorcyclist was the primary cause of the accident.
ASP Elly Maate, Police Public Relations Officer for Kigezi, confirmed the details of the incident.
