On November 25, 2023, at approximately 09:30am, a road traffic accident happened at Rusheshe Trading Center along Rukungiri -Mitoma Road in Rukungiri District, resulting in one fatality and three injuries.
According to Kigezi region police spokesperson ASP Elly Maate UFF 226Z Bajjaj red, driven by the late Mubangizi Peter, a 29-year-old inhabitant of Omumwino village, Rurehe parish, Rurehe S/County Mitoma District; and UFF 679Z Bajjaj red, driven by Tumijuka, are the motor vehicles involved.
Owembabazi Daniel, a 27-year-old passenger from Omumwino cell in Rurehe parish in Mitoma District, Tumijuka Ivan, a rider, and an unidentified additional passenger are the victims.
When the UFF 679Z rider arrived at Rusheshe Trading Center, it is said that he lost control and veered to the right. The rider was from Rukungiri side and was traveling to Mitoma side When they arrived at Rusheshe Trading Center, the rider of UFF 226F lost control and veered to the right side of the road, colliding head-on with the other rider. Both riders suffered serious injuries and were taken to different hospitals, while the rider of UFF 226Z passed away en route to Nyakibale Hospital.
Cpl. Okateyot and the team attended the scene and took pictures, with both motorcycles parked in the police yard while they were inspected by the IOV.
investigations underway to determine the precise cause of the mishap