One person has been confirmed dead following a road accident that occurred around 3:00 AM on Sunday at Mwanjari, along the Kabale-Katuna Road in Kabale Municipality.
The deceased, whose identity has not yet been established, died on the spot after a collision involving a Bajaj Boxer motorcycle, registration number UEG 648W, and a parked Isuzu Elf truck, registration number UBB 231J.
According to Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson ASP Elly Maate, preliminary investigations indicate that the motorcyclist was riding at a high speed from the Kabale direction toward Katuna when he lost control and rammed into the stationary truck. He died instantly.
Police officers visited the scene and transported the body to Kabale Regional Referral Hospital mortuary for postmortem.
Both the motorcycle and the motor vehicle were towed to Kabale Central Police Station pending inspection.
ASP Maate urged all road users to strictly observe the Highway Code and avoid reckless riding or driving in order to prevent such tragic incidents.
He also appealed to the public to assist in identifying the deceased rider so that his family can be informed and arrangements made for a proper burial.
CUE IN MAATE…..ON THE ACCIDENT……RR/ENG//
