Police in Rukungiri District are investigating a fatal road accident that claimed the life of a 26-year-old boda boda rider and left a pedestrian seriously injured.
The deceased has been identified as Rogers Abisinguza, a resident of Rumira Cell in Bugangari Parish, Bugangari Sub-county. The pedestrian, John Bosco Byaruhanga, 28, from Kakirago II Cell in the same parish, is currently receiving treatment at Bagahwe Health Facility.
According to the Kigezi Region Police spokesperson, ASP Elly Maate, the accident occurred on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at around 4:00 PM at Kakirago II along the Rukungiri–Kihihi road.
Preliminary reports indicate that Abisinguza was riding motorcycle registration number UFS 906W from Rukungiri town towards Kihihi when he allegedly lost control due to suspected over speeding and knocked Byaruhanga, who was walking along the road shoulder.
Maate said that the rider died on the spot, while the pedestrian sustained injuries and was rushed for medical attention.
He noted that Police officers visited and documented the scene before clearing it to restore normal traffic flow.
“The body of the deceased was taken to Bugangari Health Centre IV mortuary pending a postmortem examination, while the motorcycle was impounded at the police yard for inspection”. He said.
He added “Investigations into the exact cause of the accident are ongoing”.
