Police in Rukiga District are investigating a fatal road crash that claimed the lives of two motorcyclists along the Ntungamo–Kabale highway.
The tragic accident occurred on Thursday Evening at around 8:15pm in Nyakanengo Cell. One of the deceased has been identified as Alex Mugisha, 68, a market vendor and resident of Katoma Cell in Rwahi Parish, Ntungamo District. The identity of the second rider had not yet been established by press time.
According to preliminary police findings, the two motorcycles were traveling in opposite directions when the crash happened. It is alleged that the rider of motorcycle registration number UFH 513S, who was heading towards Kabale while carrying a passenger, lost control and veered out of his lane, resulting in a head-on collision with motorcycle registration number UEW 824U ridden by Mugisha.
Mugisha died instantly at the scene, while the other rider, who sustained critical injuries, was rushed to Kabale Regional Referral Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Rukiga District traffic officers responded promptly to the scene, documenting evidence and ensuring the removal of the wreckage. Both motorcycles have since been impounded at Muhanga Police Station pending inspection by the Inspector of Vehicles.
Police say investigations into the exact cause of the crash are ongoing.
ASP Elly Maate, the Kigezi Region Police spokesperson, confirmed the incident and urged road users, especially motorcyclists, to observe traffic regulations and exercise caution while on the road to prevent such fatal accidents.
