Police in Kanungu District are investigating a tragic hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of a female pedestrian late on Sunday night.
According to the police, the accident occurred at around 12:10 a.m, at the junction to Matanda area along Kihihi-Rukungiri Road.
The victim, whose identity is yet to be confirmed, was reportedly crossing the road when she was struck by an unknown motor vehicle traveling toward Rukungiri.
She died instantly at the scene.
The District Traffic Officer, ASP Nsabiyera Herbert, visited and documented the scene before the body was transported to Kanungu Health Centre IV Katate Mortuary, where a postmortem examination is scheduled.
ASP Elly Maate, the Kigezi region Police Spokesperson confirmed the incident and asked anyone with missing relatives to check the mortuary.
He also appealed to anyone with information about the accident come forward to assist in locating the vehicle involved to ensure justice is served.
