KABALE – A tragic incident unfolded on Saturday morning at Kabaraga village, Kyanamira Sub County along the Kabale – Mbarara highway, claiming the life of a 58-year-old German tourist, Dr. Wendsche Ralf Steffen.
The unfortunate event also left another tourist, 48-year-old Ms. Silk Venus, and their driver, Nyombi Morgan of Kibo Slopes Uganda Limited, injured.
Confirming the incident, Kigezi Regional Police Spokesman Elly Maate provided details of the accident. The tourist vehicle, a Toyota Landcruiser with registration number UAX 567C, was en route from Bwindi Gorilla Valley to Kampala.
As it approached Kabaraga corner, a Fuso Lorry with registration number UBH 009B, speeding from the Mbarara side, attempted to overtake an unidentified vehicle. In the process, the Fuso Lorry collided with the tourist vehicle, resulting in the tragic death of Dr. Wendsche Ralf Steffen and causing injuries to Ms. Silk Venus and Nyombi Morgan.
Following the incident, Kigezi Regional Police Commander Saiga Ibrahim, along with Regional Traffic Officer Betubiza Fabian and Kabale District Traffic Officer Mucunguzi, visited the scene.
They promptly rescued the injured victims and transported them to Kabale Regional Referral Hospital for necessary medical attention. Dr. Wendsche Ralf Steffen’s body was conveyed to the same hospital’s mortuary for postmortem examination.
Maate informed the media that the accident case has been officially registered at Kabale Central Police Station under reference number TAR: 001/2024.
The involved vehicles, particularly the tourist vehicle, are currently parked pending inspection by the Inspector of Vehicles (IOV) as investigations into the incident continue. The authorities are committed to uncovering the circumstances surrounding the tragic accident and ensuring a thorough examination of all aspects related to the case.
