Police in Rukungiri is investigating an accident that claimed a 19yrs old motorcyclist along Rukungiri -Ntungamo road.
The deceased has been identified as Peter Musinguzi resident of Rwakirungura cell Katojo ward Buyanja town council in Rukungiri district.
Elly Maate Kigezi region police spokesperson confirmed the incident to journalists noting that this unfortunate incident happened on Wednesday 22/11/2023 at around 6:20pm at Buyanja Town Council along Rukungiri Ntungamo road.
It’s alleged that the driver of motor vehicle reg UBE 379Q Isuzu bus of High way bus company, which was from Ntungamo side heading to Rukungiri, upon reaching Buyanja Township, tried to dodge a pot hole in the middle of the road and left his lane went to the right side of the road met motor cycle reg UFZ 247X that was coming from opposite direction and collided head on and the rider died on spot.
Scene was visited and documented by Cpl oketayot and the team, both mv and mc parked at Buyanja police station pending I.O.V inspection and efforts to arrest the driver who is on the run are underway.
Rukungiri Police has instituted Inquiries to know the cause of the accident.