A tragic accident claimed the life of a boda boda operator on Sunday morning following a head-on collision with a matatu along the Embu-Mwea Road in Kariba.
The accident involving a matatu and a motorcycle occurred near a steep section of the road, causing disruptions to traffic.
According to reports, the motorbike struck the driver's side of the matatu with considerable force, leading to the immediate death of the boda boda operator at the scene.
The impact left the motorbike mangled and the matatu severely damaged.
The accident led to a traffic snarl-up as vehicles struggled to navigate the steep section of the road near the accident site.
Authorities arrived shortly after the incident to manage the situation and direct traffic.
The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
This tragic event serves as a reminder of the dangers faced by road users and the importance of adhering to traffic rules to prevent such occurrences.
The identity of the deceased has not yet been released, pending notification of their next of kin.
In another separate incident in early 2024 at the same spot, two people from Riandira village, Kirinyaga County lost their lives.
According to the police, the accident at Kandongu Junction on the Mwea-Embu Highway involved a matatu carrying 14 passengers and a motorcycle. Tragically, the two individuals on the motorcycle died at the scene.
Incidentally, the motorcycle was travelling from Ngurubani toward Makutano when, upon reaching the accident site, the rider attempted to make a right turn.
This manoeuvre led to a collision with an oncoming vehicle approaching from the opposite direction.
