By Ivan Mugisha and Obed Kankiriho
Police in Rukungiri District are investigating a fatal road accident that claimed the life of a 26-year-old boda boda rider and left a pedestrian seriously injured.
The deceased has been identified as Rogers Abisinguza, a resident of Rumira Cell in Bugangari Parish, Bugangari Sub-county. The pedestrian, John Bosco Byaruhanga, 28, from Kakirago II Cell in the same parish, is currently receiving treatment at Bagahwe Health Facility.
According to Kigezi Region Police spokesperson ASP Elly Maate, the accident occurred at around 4:00 PM at Kakirago II along the Rukungiri–Kihihi road.
Preliminary reports indicate that Abisinguza was riding motorcycle registration number UFS 906W from Rukungiri town towards Kihihi when he allegedly lost control due to suspected overspeeding and knocked Byaruhanga, who was walking along the road shoulder.
Maate said the rider died on the spot, while the pedestrian sustained injuries and was rushed for medical attention.
Police officers visited and documented the scene before clearing it to restore normal traffic flow.
The body of the deceased was taken to Bugangari Health Centre IV mortuary pending a postmortem examination, while the motorcycle was impounded for inspection. Investigations into the exact cause of the accident are ongoing.
Relatedly, two male juveniles have died following a lorry accident on Easter Sunday in Kitagwenda District.
The victims, aged seven and thirteen, had reportedly boarded a lorry, registration number UBJ 466T, with other children heading to Ntara Christian Primary School playground to watch a football match.
Eyewitnesses say the accident occurred when the driver attempted a sharp U-turn, causing the vehicle to overturn.
One child died instantly at the scene, while the second succumbed to injuries en route to Ntara Health Centre IV.
The bodies were taken to Ntara Health Centre IV for postmortem examinations, and investigations into the incident are ongoing.
