Police in Kanungu District are investigating a fatal road accident that claimed the life of a 58-year-old motorcycle rider and left two others injured on Thursday evening.
The crash occurred on 11 December 2025 at around 6:00pm at Nyamigoye along the Kanyantorogo–Butogota road. It involved a Sino Truck HOWO registration number UBM 913R/UBM 953W, driven by Dan Nsubuga, a resident of Lugazi in Buikwe District, and a motorcycle registration number UDB 411M.
According to Kigezi Region Police spokesperson ASP Elly Maate, the truck driver, who was reportedly speeding, hit a road hump and lost control before veering into the path of the oncoming motorcycle.
The motorcycle rider, identified as Ivan Tukamushaba, a resident of Rutoma Bihobwalwa in Kihihi Sub-county, died on the spot.
A 12-year-old boy, Derrick Ashemeza, who was travelling as a passenger on the motorcycle, sustained injuries in the crash. The truck driver was also injured and rushed for treatment.
Police visited and documented the scene before transporting the body of the deceased to Kihihi Health Centre IV for postmortem. The injured victims were taken to a clinic in Butogota for medical attention.
The motorcycle has been impounded at Kihihi Police Station pending inspection, while the truck remains at the scene awaiting towing.
ASP Maate attributed the crash to speeding and reckless driving, noting that the tragedy could have been avoided if the driver had adhered to road safety guidelines.
Police investigations are ongoing.
