- A boda boda operator.File
A CCTV camera captured a gruesome accident that occurred along Magadi-Isinya Junction in Kiserian involving a lorry and boda boda rider.
In the video, seen by Kenyans.co.ke, the boda boda rider is seen trying to overtake another vehicle at a bend near a bridge, completely oblivious of the oncoming lorry.
The rider then applied breaks to avoid being hit by the lorry, but then ended up on the path of the oncoming vehicle - which plowed into him, dragging him and the motorcycle for a few meters.
Police officers at an accident scene involving a car and a motorbike at the Kanisa Road roundabout in Nyeri on July 11, 2011.Daily NationA witness told Kenyans.co.ke, that the boda boda rider died on the spot despite efforts to save him by rushing him to the hospital.
A woman pedestrian who was walking next to the rider dashed just in time to avoid being hit.
In yet another incident, a speeding truck was caught on CCTV ramming vehicles, motorcycles, and passers-by along Katito road in Kendu Bay, Homa Bay County.
People running their day-to-day activities were caught by surprise when a truck suddenly lost control, sweeping everything in its path.
A 34-year-old man died while four others were seriously injured in the incident.
"Those who sustained injuries were trying to escape when they were hit. They were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment," said area chief, Tobias Aduda.
According to Aduda, the accident occurred after the driver of the truck unsuccessfully tried to negotiate a corner joining the Kendu Bay - Katito road.
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