KANUNGU – Police in Kanungu District are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic death of 34-year-old Doreen Owimana, a resident of Kinyegwe cell in Kihihi town council, Kanungu district. The fatal incident transpired yesterday at approximately 5:00 PM on Baragine street in Kihihi township.
Reports indicate that a Bajaj Boxer motorcycle with registration number UEX945C, colored red, struck Doreen Owimana as she was crossing the road. The rider’s identity is yet to be established. Elly Maate, the Kigezi region police spokesperson, revealed that the collision resulted in critical injuries to the pedestrian, who succumbed to them shortly after the accident.
According to the official police statement, the motorcyclist was traveling at a high speed when the collision occurred. Both the rider and the pedestrian were swiftly transported to different hospitals for urgent medical attention. Unfortunately, Doreen Owimana passed away en route to Nyakibale Hospital, where she had been referred.
PC Matanda visited the scene, and the body of the deceased is currently at Kihihi Health Centre IV mortuary awaiting a postmortem examination. Meanwhile, the injured rider is receiving treatment at Kigezi Health Centre, having been rushed there for medical attention.
The motorcycle involved in the accident, bearing registration number UEX945C, is currently in police custody pending inspection, as the investigation into the incident is ongoing.
