A Congolese national identified as Ntakirutimana, a resident of Kitagoma, Busanza in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has died after being knocked down along the Kisoro–Bunagana highway in Kisoro District.
The fatal incident occurred on Saturday at around 6:15 PM at Nyamagoma Village.
According to police, Ntakirutimana was initially hit by a red Bajaj Boxer motorcycle, registration number UFT 850D, as he attempted to cross the road.
While trying to stand and move to safety, he was struck again by the same motorcycle, which fatally rammed into him.
Elly Maate, the Kigezi Region Police Spokesperson, confirmed the incident, noting that the scene was visited by ASP Ainomugisha Musa (District Traffic Officer), SGT Mbabazi James, and their team.
The body was transported to Kisoro Hospital for a postmortem examination, and statements were recorded from eyewitnesses.
The motorcycle involved has since been impounded and is being held at Kisoro Central Police Station pending inspection by the Inspector of Vehicles (IOV).
